Essentially Natural Sodium Lactate Solution

• Format: 60% aqueous solution
• Function: Humectant, moisturiser, pH support ingredient, soap hardener
• pH: 7.67
• Typical Usage: 0.5 to 4% in personal care products (often around 2%)
• Soap Making Use: CP soaps 1 teaspoon per 500g oils, HP soaps 3 to 5% of oils weight
• Processing: Can be hot or cold processed
• Size Options: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L

• Humectant support in creams, lotions, conditioners, and gels
• Moisture support in scalp and hair care formulas
• Hardening support in cold process and hot process soap making
• pH buffering support when used alongside lactic acid in suitable systems

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators wanting a reliable humectant alternative to glycerine in the water phase
• Soap makers looking for faster unmoulding and a harder bar
• Makers working with water-based products who want improved moisturising feel

This product is not for:

• Anhydrous products with no water phase
• Leave-on products for very electrolyte-sensitive systems without formulation testing
• Anyone looking for a ready-to-use finished skincare product

• As a Humectant in Formulas: Add to the water phase at 0.5 to 4% and mix well.
• As a Glycerine Alternative: Replace part or all of vegetable glycerine in the water phase and adjust feel as needed.
• As a Cold Process Soap Additive: Add 1 teaspoon per 500g oils into cooled lye water.
• As a Hot Process Soap Additive: Use 3 to 5% of the oils weight and incorporate during processing.
• Processing Tip: Because it contains electrolytes, test viscosity and stability when using with electrolyte-sensitive thickeners.

• For external use only, do not ingest
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Patch test finished products before broader use
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Will sodium lactate make my lotion feel sticky?
A: At typical use levels it usually feels comfortable, but higher levels can change skin feel, so adjust gradually.

Q: Why is it helpful in soap making?
A: It can help harden soap sooner, making unmoulding quicker and improving bar longevity.

Q: Can I heat it during processing?
A: Yes, it can be hot or cold processed, but many formulators add it to the water phase and keep temperatures moderate.