Lactic Acid

INGREDIENT

Lactic Acid

Alpha Hydroxy Acid; pH Adjuster; Humectant

Use With Caution

May cause irritation, stinging, dryness, or increased sun sensitivity depending on concentration and formulation pH.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Adjusts pH and may provide exfoliating and moisturizing effects.
Safety Meter Use With Caution
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 50-21-5
Category Alpha Hydroxy Acid; pH Adjuster; Humectant
Function Adjusts pH and may provide exfoliating and moisturizing effects.
Evidence Level Strong
Status Use With Caution
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Adjusts pH and may provide exfoliating and moisturizing effects.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 20 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

View All Products

Showing 4 of 20 approved products

Transparent standards. Thoughtful choices.

Oh Daisey evaluates cosmetic ingredients to make clean-beauty research easier to understand.