A polymer of lactic acid, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Polylactic acid is a polyester made of lactic acid units, often abbreviated PLA. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in scrubs and other exfoliating 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 INCI name does not show the particle size or molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.