# Sodium lactate

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium-lactate

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[Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). It works well with [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid), [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids), and [lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid) in a routine.

This page shows sodium lactate products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate products

- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit

### Other [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate products

- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## What reviewers say about popular sodium lactate products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate product on Lovi.

- Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion Deep hydration ★4.7 · 15.0k+ reviews Fragrance-free Non-greasy texture “Keeps skin soft all day” [What people say about Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/sensitive-skin)
- Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion Long-lasting hydration ★4.7 · 900+ reviews Fragrance-free formula Sticky or tacky residue “don't have to moisturise three times a day” [What people say about UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/dry-skin)
- Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum Clears cystic acne ★4.9 · 200+ reviews Improves skin texture High price point “game-changer for cystic acne” [What people say about 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin)
- Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel Difficult, sticky texture ★4.4 · 100+ reviews Balances oily skin Deeply hydrates skin “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in.” [What people say about B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/combination-skin)

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for dry skin

- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for oily skin

- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/oily-skin) — Warning fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for combination skin

- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/combination-skin) — Low fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for sensitive skin

- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for acne-prone skin

- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Low fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate for mature skin

- [Vivant 8% Mandelic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/vivant/8-mandelic-acid-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ren-clean-skincare/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£30.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDKDWCB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/urearepair-plus-10-urea-lotion/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/eucerin/advanced-repair-lotion/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [£17.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BMJGKE?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## What to combine sodium lactate with

Ingredient Together How to use them

[Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid) Works well Use them together in the same routine by applying [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid) first and [sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium) lactate right after, because they balance the acidity nicely. [Sodium lactate and glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-sodium-lactate) [Lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid) Works well Use [lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid) Works well Use them together by applying [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid) first, followed by sodium lactate, to keep your skin balanced and comfortable. [Sodium lactate and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-sodium-lactate) [Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium-lactate-and-citric-acid)

From the ingredient rules behind the "Works well with" and "Don't mix with" notes on every product in the Lovi app.

## Questions and answers

### What does sodium lactate do for the skin?

[Sodium](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid), [lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid), [mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/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.

## Combining sodium lactate

- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-sodium-lactate)
- Work well together: [Sodium lactate and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/sodium-lactate-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-sodium-lactate)
- Work well together: [Lactic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-sodium-lactate)
- Work well together: [Mandelic acid and sodium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-sodium-lactate)

## Brands with sodium lactate

- British skincare: [REN Clean Skincare](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/ren-clean-skincare)
- American skincare: [Vivant](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/vivant)
- German skincare: [Eucerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/eucerin)
- Skincare: [Aēsop](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/aesop)

## Related ingredients

- [Glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid)
- [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids)
- [Lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid)
- [Mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mandelic-acid)
- [Citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/citric-acid)

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