Sodium Lactylate+ ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a humectant that binds water in skin and hair products. It can also help buffer pH and support a smoother skin feel in creams, lotions, cleansers, and scalp formulas.
What does Sodium Lactylate+ do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a humectant that binds water in skin and hair products. It can also help buffer pH and support a smoother skin feel in creams, lotions, cleansers, and scalp formulas.
Is Sodium Lactylate+ clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well-tolerated, low-allergen, and not a common restricted-list concern. At higher levels it may feel slightly tacky or cause brief stinging on very reactive or freshly exfoliated skin.
Is Sodium Lactylate+ sustainable?
This material is commonly made by fermentation of plant-derived sugars followed by neutralization with a mineral alkali. It is water-soluble, readily biodegradable, and does not raise the persistence concerns associated with silicones or fluorinated materials.
Is Sodium Lactylate+ COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic standards when made from approved fermentation-based feedstocks and allowed processing steps. Its profile fits Green Chemistry well because it can use renewable inputs, mild aqueous processing, and has strong biodegradability.
How does Sodium Lactylate+ work chemically?
The molecule is a small, highly water-soluble sodium salt of an alpha-hydroxy carboxylate, so it dissociates readily in water and contributes both humectancy and buffering. Typical use levels are about 0.5% to 5% in leave-on products, with higher levels possible in rinse-off or soap systems, and it is most stable in water-based formulas across mildly acidic to neutral pH ranges.
Last updated 2026-05-13