Emollient

Alkyl Lactate

Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity controlling
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity controlling

Purpose

Function

Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity controlling
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL167 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

The hydroxy group from the lactate moiety can exhibit a mild AHA-like peeling effect. At higher concentrations, monitor for irritation. Best at neutral pH.

US Note

Adequate — supported by extensive use history and structural analogy

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.