Can harden cold process soap while minimizing shrinkage associated with curing. Can also inhibit growth of bacteria (this is not a full spectrum preservative).
This is a natural salt derived from the fermentation of carbohydrate sugars(found in corn and beets) and purified lactic acid to specifications for the cosmetic industry.
Points of Interest:
This is a 60% Solution. Sodium Lactate 60% Solution is thought to harden cold process soap while minimizing shrinkage associated with curing.
Derived from carbohydrate sugars and purified lactic acid to specifications for the cosmetic industry. 40% of solution is water.
Sodium Lactate is naturally derived from the fermentation of Lactic Acid.
Qualities: Clear, Viscous, Slight odor
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Sodium Lactate
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Sodium Lactate
When making cold process soap, add Sodium Lactate to the water phase (after the lye solution has cooled).
Recommended use is 1% and up to 4%. For cold process soap start with 1 tsp per lb of oils. (eg. 5gm per 454gms of oil)