Sodium Lactate is a multi-use ingredient in skin and hair care products, including; soaps, creams and lotions. It can be used as a preservative preventing the growth of bacteria in formulations.

Sodium Lactate is a natural humectant, helps to hydrate skin, prevents loss of moisture, and in soap, it minimizes shrinkage during curing process. It is often used to produce harder bars of soap that last longer in the shower, as well as a replacement for glycerin as a moisturizer in creams and lotions.

INCI: Sodium Lactate

Usage Information:

• In cold process soap, add to the water phase, after the lye solution has cooled
• Add to formulation at recommended usage rates
  • Recommended use rate:
    Lotion – 1% – 4%
    Soap – 0.5 oz per 1 lb of oils

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.