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Humectant

LACTOBACILLUS/SODIUM LACTATE FERMENT EXTRACT

Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A Lactobacillus ferment of sodium lactate — yields lactic acid, peptides, and metabolites. Sodium lactate is a natural NMF component, making this a near-ideal humectant and microbiome-friendly conditioning ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Sodium lactate is a natural skin humectant (NMF component)
  • Lactic acid for mild exfoliation and pH support
  • Probiotic peptides for microbiome balance
  • Excellent skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • Lactic acid pH may need adjustment for sensitive skin
  • Possible mild stinging on compromised skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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