Lactic acid
Appears on 5 avoid lists
Included in 1356 routines
Summary
Works for
- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
MEDIUM
WIMJ Team
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Products with Lactic acid

Works for:
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
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Key ingredients:
- lactic acid
- ceramide ns
- ceramide ap
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Works for:
- Anti-blemish
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- salicylic acid
- glycolic acid
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
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Key ingredients:
- lactic acid
- ceramide np
- phytosphingosine
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Works for:
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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Key ingredients:
- madecassoside
- lactic acid
- phytosphingosine
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Works for:
- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- salicylic acid
- glycolic acid
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
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Key ingredients:
- isosorbide dicaprylate
- linoleic acid
- ceramide eop
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- urea
- panthenol
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Works for:
- Moisturizing
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Key ingredients:
- niacinamide
- panthenol
- fructose
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Works for:
- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
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Key ingredients:
- salicylic acid
- glycolic acid
- lycium barbarum fruit extract
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Works for:
- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Key ingredients:
- Vitamin C
- salicylic acid
- lactic acid
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