Description
Sodium lactate is a salt of lactic acid that is commonly used in skincare products as a moisturizer and humectant. It is also used in soap making to help harden the soap, making it easier to unmold and last longer. It is available in various sizes, including 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, and 1L. Its primary use is as a humectant in skin and hair care, and it can also act as a pH buffer and adjuster. It is rich in electrolytes and can be used to replace vegetable glycerine in formulas. It can be used in both hot and cold processes, and its typical usage rate in personal care products is 2%. In soap making, it can be added to cooled lye water in CP soaps or 3-5% of oils weight in HP soaps. The ingredients include sodium lactate and water, and it is available as a 50% solution.
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: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L.
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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