Hydrator / Humectant

Sodium Lactate

Often labeled as: Lactic Acid Salt
"The hyper-effective hydrator already in your skin."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Draws massive amounts of water into the skin and maintains pH balance.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Used in small amounts, it has zero exfoliating properties despite being related to lactic acid.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Lactate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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