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
Westman Atelier
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rose Inc
Lip Treatment Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Pixi
LipLift Max
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Drunk Elephant
Lippe Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Lotion capillaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cien
Lotion pour le corps hydratante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Lotion tonique apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, chemical UV filters
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Oasis Réparatrice 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque Cheveux Eclosion de couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Masque Cheveux Oasis Réparatrice 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Those Bold Curls Defined Curls Leave-In Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Ultra-Light Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Watsons
Lubricant jelly
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Lynx Black Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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