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Sodium Lactate

Sodium Lactate
💧 Humectant ↗

A component of the skin's natural moisturising factor that helps attract and retain water. It is an effective humectant commonly used in moisturising formulations.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
💧 Humectant
Draws water into skin and helps retain moisture, keeping it hydrated and plump.
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