Description

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid. It occurs naturally in the skin as part of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) required in the maintenance of natural hydration. It is a significantly stronger humectant than vegetable glycerin, with over twice the water holding capability. It is an extremely effective humectant, helping to strengthen the skin moisture barrier. It is a superior moisturizer, increasing the moisture content of skin by up to 84%. When compared to other commonly used moisturizers, it’s water holding capacity is second only to Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid). It is also known to have a slight skin-lightening effects.

Sodium lactate can be added to cooled lye water in order to speed up unmolding time. Using sodium lactate produces harder, longer-lasting bars in cold process soap, It also hardens bar, reduces cracking, and increases moisture retention. Sodium lactate is commonly used in cosmetics as a preservative, exfoliant, and humectant. Sodium lactate is also commonly used in food products as a preservative.

Our sodium lactate with 80% concentration in water, is the sodium salt of natural L(+)-Lactic Acid, produced through the fermentation of sugar, an alpha hydroxy acid that occurs everywhere in nature and is biodegradable.

INCI: Sodium Lactate

Appearance: Clear to light amber non viscous liquid

Manufacturers suggested Usage :1 to 10%, to Water Phase ( Hot or Cold) or at Cool Down

Solubility: Water

BENEFITS

• Reduces irritation potentail and increases efficacy of Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids
• Makes oils and butters less greasy and more moisturizing because it lengthens the carbon chain of oils
• Significantly increases and accelerates the skin lightening actions of Vitamin C and its derivatives
• Antimicrobial action helps facilitate product preservation
• In production of bar soaps, use of Sodium Lactate will result in bigger yield, faster cure times, and improved product aesthetics / performance
• Having a very slick, emollient, almost oily feel, Sodium Lactate can be used to reduce tack and improve skin feel of aqueous systems in which oils or esters could not be used
• Due to it’s water binding capacity and emollient feel, makes great for detangling formulations.
• Dramatically improved moisture content of skin even when utilized in rinse-off products.

APPLICATIONS

• Skin Care
• Bath and Body Care
• Hair Care
• Moisturizing Repairing Products
• May be Used to Increase pH, Buffer Acids
• May be Used to Improve the Absorption of Emulsions
• May be Used to Reduce the Greasiness of Emulsions