Lactic acid and lactate are natural components of human skin and hair. They have unique pH adjustment and moisturizing functions. Sodium (S)-lactate is widely used in a variety of daily products, such as bath products, skin care products, Hair care products and oral care products.
(1) Skin care products: Sodium (S)-lactate is a natural moisturizing factor, and one-quarter of the human stratum corneum is Sodium (S)-lactate. Sodium (S)-lactate is used in cosmetics to form a hydration film with other chemical components to prevent skin moisture from volatilizing, leaving the skin in a relaxed state and preventing wrinkles. It is widely used as a moisturizer for skin care products. L-Lactate is a new generation of skin lightening agent that produces a synergistic effect when used in combination with other skin lightening agents.
(2) Soap and body wash: Sodium (S)-lactate can be used as a moisturizer in various toiletries, such as body wash, strip soap and moisturizer. It can be used as a pH adjuster in liquid soaps, soaps and shampoos. In addition, it is added to the bar soap to reduce the loss of moisture during storage, thus preventing the soap from cracking.
(3) Oral care products: high solubility and moderate taste make calcium lactate a very suitable calcium source for oral care products, which makes teeth healthy and has anti-tartar effect. It is widely used as anti-tartar factor. The hemostatic properties of aluminum lactate have a positive effect on gums and oral mucosa; zinc lactate has good stability, is easily soluble in water, has no astringency, and is compatible with fluoride ions without precipitation of zinc fluoride, which can effectively inhibit dental caries. To remove plaque, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. are widely used as anti-tartar agents.
(4) Hair care products: Lactic acid is a natural component of hair. It can be used as a pH adjuster in hair care products. Because it is milder than other pH adjusters, it can adjust the pH to weak acidity and improve hair quality. It is easier to comb.
Application of Sodium (S)-lactate in the field of daily chemical
