Scientific Name: Lactic Acid
Classification: Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) of natural origin.
Tales from Nature.
Lactic Acid is naturally present in the human body and is found in fermented foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, and kefir. It is also produced biotechnologically by controlled fermentation of sugars (glucose or sucrose), corn, beet, sugar cane, using selected lactic acid bacteria. In cosmetics, it is highly valued for its exfoliating and moisturizing properties.
Benefits Skin
Gently removes dead skin cells, promoting skin renewal and visibly improving skin texture. It refines pores, diminishes imperfections and discolorations, and gives a more even and radiant complexion. Due to its gentleness, it is also ideal for sensitive skin. In intimate products, it helps maintain physiological acidic pH, promoting skin balance, protecting the microbiome and defending against irritation and harmful bacteria.
Compared with other AHAs (such as Glycolic Acid), it is gentler and therefore more suitable for sensitive skin
.Hair Benefits
Lactic Acid, a well-known ingredient of biotechnological origin, also offers numerous health benefits for the hair and scalp, and is increasingly used in cosmetic treatments because of its versatility and gentleness.
Here are the main benefits on hair
:pH balance
It helps regulate the pH of the scalp and hair fiber, promoting an optimal environment for scalp health and cuticle closure. This contributes to smoother, shinier and less porous hair.
Hydration and softness
Due to its humectant action, it retains water within the hair, improving hydration of the hair fiber and leaving hair softer, more supple and easier to comb.
Hair fiber repair
Promotes restoration of damaged cuticles, improving hair structure and helping to reduce frizz and breakage.
Gentle exfoliating action (on the scalp).
In low concentrations, lactic acid can help gently remove dead cells and impurities, promoting scalp cell renewal and preventing issues such as flaking and mild irritation.
In summary, Lactic Acid is a multifunctional active, ideal for giving shine, moisture and evenness to hair, visibly improving its appearance and structure, especially in the case of treated, dry or damaged hair.
