Ingredient index / Personal care & food
Lactic Acid
Can adjust pH and, in suitable cosmetic formulas, act as an exfoliating AHA.
- Label name
- Lactic Acid
- Typical function
- Acidity control
- Use
- Personal care & food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- AHA · E270
Where is it commonly found?
Toners, peels, emulsions and foods.
What should you check on the label?
The name alone does not indicate milk proteins. For exfoliating products, read sun-exposure warnings.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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