Methyl Lactate
Methyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, perfuming agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | METHYL LACTATE |
| Function | SOLVENT, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING |
| CAS number | 27871-49-4 / 547-64-8 |
| EC number | 248-704-9 / 208-930-0 |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 33.3%General Moisturizers 22.2%Toners 22.2%Lip Moisturizers 11.1%Serums 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Methyl Lactate do in skincare?
- Methyl Lactate functions as a solvent, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Methyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Methyl Lactate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (33.3% of its uses).
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