Ingredient · Exfoliant
Lactic acid: what it does & who it's for
A gentle acid that smooths and hydrates — kinder than glycolic for sensitive skin.
What it is
A gentle acid that smooths and hydrates — kinder than glycolic for sensitive skin. In short, it's one of the exfoliant ingredients Vaiya's engine understands and can match to your skin and goals.
How to use it
Introduce Lactic acid slowly — every other day at first — and give your skin a couple of weeks to adjust before increasing frequency. Patch test on a small area first, and if you layer several actives, add one at a time so you can tell what's working.
Products in our catalog with Lactic acid
Products whose ingredient lists we've checked and that contain Lactic acid (no paid placement):
- The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
- CeraVe Acne Control Gel
- CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser With 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide For Blemish-prone Skin
- Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion
- naturium Multi-bright Advanced Serum
- Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum
- First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Aha Intensive Peel
- Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% Aha Exfoliation Power Toner
- Youth To The People Skincare Kombucha + 10% AHA Power Exfoliant
- Youth To The People Superfood Firm And Brighten Serum
- Youth To The People Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser With Vitamin C + Papaya
- Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum
- Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
- Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Related ingredients
Salicylic acid (BHA)Glycolic acid (AHA)NiacinamideHyaluronic acidCentella (Cica)Snail mucinRetinolRetinaldehyde
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