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 namePOTASSIUM LACTATE
FunctionBUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number996-31-6 / 85895-78-9
EC number213-631-3 / 288-752-8
Prevalence91 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,000

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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