What skin types is Sodium Lactate good for?

Sodium Lactate is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Sodium Lactate?

Sodium Lactate works well with Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Urea, Lactic Acid. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Sodium Lactate safe to use every day?

Sodium Lactate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 2–8% in formulations.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Lactate

Also known as: Lactic Acid Sodium Salt

HumectantMoisturising

“A natural moisturising factor component that keeps skin deeply hydrated.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

2–8%

What it does

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid and a key component of the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). It is an effective humectant that draws and binds water to the skin, helping maintain the skin's natural moisture levels. It is more effective than glycerin at drawing water under low-humidity conditions.

Benefits

Effective humectant — part of the skin's own NMF
Maintains skin hydration in dry environments
Mild exfoliating properties at higher concentrations
Helps normalise the skin's natural pH

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

All skinDry skinNormal skinSensitive skin

Works well with

Glycerin ›Hyaluronic Acid ›Urea ›Lactic Acid ›

How to use

A supporting ingredient in serums and moisturisers. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 2–8% in formulations