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Sodium lactate

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Sodium lactate

Sodium lactate keeps the skin well hydrated and smooth every day. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and you will find it in serums. It works well with glycolic acid, AHA blend glycolic and citric acids, and lactic acid in a routine.

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What to combine sodium lactate with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Glycolic acid Works well Use them together in the same routine by applying glycolic acid first and sodium lactate right after, because they balance the acidity nicely. Sodium lactate and glycolic acid
AHA blend glycolic and citric acids Works well Use them together in the same routine by applying the acid blend first and the sodium lactate second, to keep your skin balanced and comfortable. Sodium lactate and aha blend glycolic and citric acids
Lactic acid Works well Use lactic acid and sodium lactate together by applying lactic acid first, then sodium lactate to keep your skin calm and balanced. Sodium lactate and lactic acid
Mandelic acid Works well Use them together by applying mandelic acid first, followed by sodium lactate, to keep your skin balanced and comfortable. Sodium lactate and mandelic acid
Citric acid Works well Use them together by applying the acid first and the buffer second, for a gentler and more comfortable routine. Sodium lactate and citric acid

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Questions and answers

What does sodium lactate do for the skin?

Sodium lactate helps keep the skin hydrated and balanced. It is commonly used alongside acids to maintain skin comfort.

How do you use sodium lactate?

You can use sodium lactate right after applying glycolic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, or an AHA blend to help keep your skin balanced and comfortable.

Should you use sodium lactate in the morning or at night?

You can use sodium lactate both morning and night, depending on your routine and the other ingredients you are using. Because it helps keep skin hydrated and balanced, it fits easily into your daily skincare schedule at any time.

Can you use sodium lactate every day?

Yes, you can use sodium lactate every day as part of your regular skincare routine to help keep your skin balanced and comfortable.

Does sodium lactate cause purging or irritation?

Sodium lactate is unlikely to cause purging or irritation. As a gentle humectant and buffering agent, it helps keep your skin balanced and comfortable.

Which skin types is sodium lactate best for?

Sodium lactate is best for dry skin with top fits like Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion, and for oily, acne-prone, combination skin and dark spots where REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a superior choice. It also earns high fits for sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin types.

Can you use sodium lactate with glycolic acid?

Yes, you can use sodium lactate with glycolic acid together in the same routine by applying glycolic acid first and sodium lactate right after, because they balance the acidity nicely.

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

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    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

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    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

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    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

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