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Hydrator / Humectant

Potassium Lactate

Often labeled as: Lactic Acid Salt

The elite, NMF-mimicking hydrator.

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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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The potassium salt of lactic acid. It is a fundamental component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). It binds massive amounts of water without any of the exfoliating properties of Lactic Acid.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply hydrates, buffers pH, and repairs the skin's natural moisture barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A foundational ingredient for maintaining healthy skin hydration.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts as a chemical peel.

The Science

Because it is a salt, it possesses absolutely zero exfoliating abilities.