Sodium Lactate 60% Soap Hardner - Preservative & Humectant

Sodium Lactate 60%

• INCI Name:
  Sodium Lactate
• Molecular Formula:
  C₃H₅NaO₃
• CAS Number:
  72-17-3
• Alternate Names:
  • Sodium Lactate Solution 60%
  • Lactic Acid Sodium Salt
  • Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) Component
  • Cosmetic Grade Sodium Lactate
  • Humectant Agent

Key Benefits:

• Excellent moisture-binding humectant
• Helps improve skin hydration
• Enhances skin softness and smoothness
• Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier
• Improves hardness of handmade soaps
• Enhances product stability and performance

Benefits & Uses (Short):

• Used in creams, lotions, serums, and soaps
• Helps attract and retain moisture in the skin
• Popular ingredient in hydrating skincare products
• Increases hardness and longevity of cold process soaps
• Suitable for skincare, hair care, and personal care formulations

Recommended Usage Level:

• Serums: 1% – 5%
• Creams & Lotions: 1% – 5%
• Toners: 0.5% – 3%
• Hair Care Products: 1% – 3%
• Cold Process Soap: 1% – 3% of oil weight

How It Works (Short):

• Functions as a humectant by attracting water to the skin and helping maintain hydration
• Naturally occurs as part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
• Helps reduce moisture loss and improve skin comfort
• Enhances the softness and smoothness of skin and hair
• In soap making, improves bar hardness and reduces curing time
• Works exceptionally well with Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, and Panthenol

FAQs:

Q: What is Sodium Lactate 60% used for?
A: It is used as a humectant in skincare and as a soap-hardening agent in cold process soap making.

Q: Is Sodium Lactate good for skin?
A: Yes, it helps improve hydration, softness, and moisture retention.

Q: Why is Sodium Lactate added to soap?
A: It increases bar hardness, improves durability, and can help reduce curing time.

Q: Can Sodium Lactate be used with Hyaluronic Acid?
A: Yes, it works very well with Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Sodium PCA in hydrating formulations.

Q: Is Sodium Lactate natural?
A: Yes, it is commonly derived from the fermentation of sugars and is widely used in natural and cosmetic formulations.