Description
LACTIL® is a blend of humectants in an aqueous solution adapting “Natural Moisturizing Factor”(NMF) of human skin. LACTIL® is especially suitable for use in hydroregulative cosmetics such as moisturizing creams and lotions, anti-aging products, shower gels, and bubble baths.
Besides lipids the skin needs an optimal proportion of water to retain its softness and suppleness. The ability of the horny layer of the skin to absorb moisture depends on the moisturizing factors contained in the epidermis – the so-called “Natural Moisturizing Factors“ (NMF). The NMF is easily washed out by using soaps or other surfactants. This results in the premature desquamation of the epithelial cells and loss of suppleness.
Hydroregulative cosmetics can help to counteract this effect by substituting the natural substances that have been washed out. In the form of emulsions, these cosmetics are excellent preparations providing the skin with lipids and moisture.
The skin’s inherent NMF consists mainly of lactate and pyroglutaminate components. In LACTIL®, Sodium Lactate and Sodium PCA (2-pyrrolidone-5- carbonic acid) are the major functional components. In addition, LACTIL® contains glycine, urea, and niacinamide that further enhance moisturization.
Applications for LACTIL®
- Moisturizing creams and lotions
- Body creams and lotions
- Anti-aging creams
- Shower gels
- 2-in-1 shower/bath products
- Foaming baths
Formulation Tips
- This product is water-soluble and cold processable if the formulation type itself allows this
- Preparation of an O/W emulsion: LACTIL® is added to the emulsion during the cooling process at temperatures of 40 °C or lower
- Preparation of a W/O emulsion: LACTIL® is added to the water phase and the emulsion is prepared as usual
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INCI: Sodium Lactate; Sodium PCA; Glycine; Fructose; Urea; Niacinamide; Inositol; Sodium Benzoate; Lactic Acid
