Lactobionic Acid
Lactobionic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 320 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 35 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LACTOBIONIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 96-82-2 |
| EC number | 202-538-3 |
| Prevalence | 320 products (0.34% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 35 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Toners 20.6%Serums 18.8%Exfoliators 16.3%Facial Treatments 7.8%General Moisturizers 7.5%Face Cleansers 7.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Lactobionic Acid do in skincare?
- Lactobionic Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lactobionic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Lactobionic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (20.6% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Lactobionic Acid
Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.