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INCI name

C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE

C12-15 alkyl lactate

Skin conditioning – emollientSkin conditioningreviewed

An ester of lactic acid and fatty alcohols used as an emollient.

What it is

C12-15 alkyl lactate is the ester of lactic acid with a mixture of fatty alcohols with 12 to 15 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sun care products and makeup.

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 INCI name does not reveal whether the fatty alcohols are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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