Potassium Lactate
Potassium Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, humectant agent. It is used in 91 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | POTASSIUM LACTATE |
| Function | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 996-31-6 / 85895-78-9 |
| EC number | 213-631-3 / 288-752-8 |
| Prevalence | 91 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Serums 13.2%General Moisturizers 8.8%Body Lotions 7.7%Shampoos 7.7%Toners 7.7%Face Cleansers 5.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Lactate do in skincare?
- Potassium Lactate functions as a buffering, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Potassium Lactate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.2% of its uses).
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