LACTIC ACID
- CAS
- 50-21-5
- PubChem CID
- 612
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O3
- Molecular Weight
- 90.0800 g/mol
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
What does it do?
Adjusts the pH level in the product and gently exfoliates the skin.
Details
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
What does lactic acid do to your skin, is it harmful?
You'll see 'Lactic Acid' on the labels of creams, serums, or peel products. Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly used in skin-renewing products. Here's what it is and what to look out for when you see it on an ingredient list.
Read the full guide →Function & Use
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Buffering
Skin-Conditioning Agent
What The Sources Say
CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)1
CIR re_review (2013): Based on the available information included in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Glycolic and Lactic Acid, their common salts and their simple esters, are safe for use in cosmetic products at concen- trations 5 lo%, at final formulation pH > 3.5, when formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity or when directions for use include the daily use of sun protection.
ToxValDB (EPA Toxicity Value Database)12
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Skin Sensitization, classification: Not classified. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Category 6.4A (Category 2A). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Skin Irritation, classification: Category 6.3A (Category 2). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Category 8.3A (Category 1). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Skin Irritation, classification: Category 8.2C (Category 1C). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
+7 more records.
EPA ToxCast (high-throughput in vitro screening)1
EPA ToxCast ER model: NO estrogen receptor activity found (AUC agonist=0, antagonist=0). Tested in 18 in vitro assays. Caveat: this is an in vitro screening model with no dose or exposure context; it does NOT mean an effect occurs in humans at cosmetic use levels.
Scientific References
- CIR - Safety Assessment ofCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), Personal Care Products Council(2012)
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