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Menthyl Lactate

Often labeled as: Gentle Cooling Agent

The non-irritating alternative to Menthol.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An ester of menthol and lactic acid. It provides a highly pleasant, long-lasting cooling and refreshing sensation on the skin without the severe burning, redness, or irritation associated with pure Menthol.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Refreshes tired skin, depuffs, and provides a cooling sensory experience.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent in lip plumpers and summer after-sun gels.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It exfoliates because it contains lactic acid.

The Science

The lactic acid is chemically bound as an ester; it possesses zero exfoliating properties.