Key Feature

     Lactic acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropionic acid, is prepared by fermentation of carbohydrates. Compared with other AHA, lactic acid has obvious advantages in all aspects of efficacy and gentleness. As a chiral compound, lactic acid is divided into two types: L-L (+) and D-D (-). Only L-lactic acid is present in the human body and has special activity.

CAS 79-33-4

Molecular formula CH3CHOHCOOH

Properties and application

1 Whitening and freckle removing: Different from other whitening products,  the mechanism of lactic acid is to directly inhibit the production of tyrosinase, even at very mild PH values. It has synergistic effect with other different mechanisms of whitening and freckle raw materials.

2 Promote skin epidermal cell renewal, rejuvenation and anti-aging, and promote skin to produce ceramide.

3 Soft horny, remove blackheads.

4 It can be used as a pH adjuster.

5 It has considerable antibacterial and antiseptic ability.