Description
Sodium lactate is a humectant and moisturizer that is commonly used in soap making to help harden the soap. It also has other skin and hair care benefits such as being a pH buffer and being rich in electrolytes.
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Sodium lactate is the salt of lactic acid, and is a wonderful humectant and moisturiser in skincare products.
In addition to its moisturising properties, it is commonly used in soap making to help harden the soap. A harder bar means the soap can be unmolded quicker (saving you time), and it lasts longer (making customers happy).
Size: 10ml
USES OF SODIUM LACTATE
Its primary use of that of a humectant in skin and hair care
Also used in soap making, to harden bars faster!
Acts as a pH buffer when used in conjunction with lactic acid
Can be used to gently adjust pH upwards in acidic solutions
BENEFITS OF SODIUM LACTATE
Moisturising and humectant properties
Ability to hold water, similarly to hyaluronic acid
Rich in electrolytes (salts), as sodium lactate is the salt of lactic acid
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Can be used to replace vegetable glycerine in a formula. Add to the water phase.
Can be hot or cold processed.
pH: 7.67
Typical usage rate in personal care products: 2% but can be used from 0.5 - 4%.
In soapmaking:
CP soaps: 1 teaspoon/500g oils, added to cooled lye water.
HP soaps: 3-5% of oils weight
INGREDIENTS
Sodium lactate, water
50% solution
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