LACTIC ACID 80%

CAS: 50-21-5, 79-33-4

INCI Name: Lactic acid

Utilization: Cosmetic raw material

Synonym: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid.

Clear, water-white viscous liquid. Characteristic odor.

Concentration: 80% (20% water). Grade: CG. pH Value 0.5. Easily soluble in water.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.

THIS IS NOT A READY-MADE LOTION. It is meant to be used at an appropriate percentage in a cosmetic formulation of your choice. Please do not order this unless you know how to formulate creams and lotions with it!

The most significant difference from other brands is the fact that our formulas doesn't contain any silicones or moisturizing agents. These are active, natural raw materials which will enhance and add value to your hair and skin care products and produce specific effects such as: moisturizing, soothing, antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, effective skin rejuvenation, peeling and sebum balancing etc.

Whether you're interested in Cosmetic Active Ingredients because it allows you to customize the products you already love, or because it's one of the few non-emollient & paraben free options on the market, there is no denying this is a unique addition to the crowded skincare category.

Lactic acid is a naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (or AHAs) produced by fermentation of milk. It is the alpha hydroxy acid most frequently used for peel products.

Properties:

• Lactic acid is being used to rejuvenate the skin by encouraging the shedding of old surface skin cells.

• It can reduce the appearance of fine lines, irregular pigmentation, age spots & decreases enlarged pores.

• Lactic acid is a good choice for first-time peel users or for those with sensitive skin. Also often used in creams & lotions at a lower concentration for a more gentle acid-based peel.

Use: Typical use level is between 1-20%.

Important: Do not use lactic acid pure and undiluted; the solution is highly acidic and can lead to skin irritation and skin burns.

Storage: stable ~1 year, store cool & light protected. External use only.

Please note that when using this ingredient regularly in skin care products, the skin will be very sensitive and needs to be protected from the sun, wearing sunscreen or any other protection.

Applications:

• Peels, creams, lotions, masks, cleansers.

• Due to it's acidity the final product needs to be tested for safe pH.

• Optimal pH range from 3.5-5.0.

• Some over the counter products, after adding lactic acid, will separate as a result of the low pH, and need to be stabilized.