Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate is a humectant and keratolytic ingredient. It’s in 256 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
The sodium salt of lactic acid. Holds water and adjusts pH.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lactate: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lactate: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lactate: keratolytic
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79577, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lactate
Unilever
duschdas Magnolie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Energizing Sport Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
henkel
Expert Rides 3D Activateur Hyaluronique Crème Anti-rides Nuit
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Family Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Feel Awake
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Bergamotte Nachfüllbeutel
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Olive & Bio-Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Asda
Foam Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Shield Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dm
Fuss Vital-Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Sanex
Gel douche & Bain dermo hypo-allergenic, 0% savon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Williams
Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Glow + Get It
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Facetheory
Glow-C Deep Resurfacing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
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