๐ฌ How It Actually Works
The sodium salt of lactic acid. It is a critical component of your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) and binds water more effectively than glycerin.
๐ Why Your Skin Loves It
Draws massive amounts of water into the skin and maintains pH balance.
๐ก Pro Tip
Used in small amounts, it has zero exfoliating properties despite being related to lactic acid.
๐งช The Mixology Guide
Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Lactate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.
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Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โ ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.