Lac
Lac is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 486 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LAC |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 8049-98-7 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 486 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 27,100 |
Used in
Body Washes 37.5%Body Lotions 25%Conditioners 12.5%Eyeshadows 12.5%Hair Oils 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Lac do in skincare?
- Lac functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lac allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Lac?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (37.5% of its uses).
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