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
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dance zero%
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
r.e.m. beauty
Dangerous Woman Lip Mask
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Diadermine
Démaquillant douceur yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Henkel
Démaquillant yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% Aluminium
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Alverde
Deo Roll-On Sensitiv
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Vichy
Déodorant Fraîcheur Extrême 24h
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Hypo-allergenic
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Dermo pro hydrate, skin natural moisturisers
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Protector
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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