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
Carex
Antibacterial Handwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
eucerin
antipigment
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Axe is sold by Unilever
Apollo - Sage & Cedarwood
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Balea
Augen Make-up Entferner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Black 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Magnum Gold Caramel Billionaire 12h Parfum Frais 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild 12h Parfum Frais 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Magnum Billionaire 12h Parfum Frais Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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