The aluminium salt of lactic acid, used as an astringent, buffering and deodorant ingredient.
What it is
Aluminum lactate is aluminium trilactate, the aluminium salt of lactic acid. CosIng lists it as an astringent, buffering and deodorant ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in deodorants, toothpastes, mouthwashes and some skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Buffering
- Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.