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 22, 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
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Age Defence Men’s Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Cocokind
AHA Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Obagi
AHA+PHA Smoothing Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Air Plush Lip & Cheek Cream-High Winds
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
The Ordinary
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Fructis
Aloe Hydro Bomb Kräftigendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Light Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Peach Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream Unscented
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
alverde
alverde MEN Duschgel Highland Breeze 3in1, 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Flüssigseife Minze, Bergamotte Nachfüllpack, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Anarchy Axe for her
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
anew resurfacing lotion
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Belli
Anti-Blemish Facial Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Anti-Transpieant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Lacura men
Anti-Transpirant Coolfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
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