Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 722 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, exfoliant and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An acid found in fermented milk and made by fermentation. Adjusts pH and, at higher levels, loosens dead surface skin.
What it does
Contains Lactic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lactic Acid: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lactic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34809, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum lacticum and alpha hydroxy acid lactic.
Products that contain Lactic Acid
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
ginger scalp serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Catrice
Glam In Gold Glow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
Gliss Kur Color Schutz 2-Phasen Elixier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Kur Hair Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
GLISS KUR Total Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Facetheory
Glow-C Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Facetheory
Glow-C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
Glow-C Deep Resurfacing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Facetheory
Glow-C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Golden Booster Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Gel-Serum Pen
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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