PoriLactic Acid at a glance
| Function | Active |
|---|---|
| Active class | AHA |
| Comedogenic rating | 0/5 |
| Irritation potential | Mild |
| Also listed as | None |
| How common | On 1,303 of 21,918 product labels in Pori's copy of Open Beauty Facts |
What does Lactic Acid help with?
In Pori's database it's linked to rough texture, dullness, dehydration. How much it helps depends on how high it sits on the label: ingredients are listed from most to least, and anything past roughly the tenth spot is usually present at 1% or less.
Is Lactic Acid good for my skin type?
These ratings come from the same fixed rules Pori's ingredient scanner uses, applied to a typical profile for each skin type. Your own result in the app also weighs your scan results and concerns.
| Skin type | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Good fit | Gentler AHA that also hydrates. |
| Dry | Good fit | Gentler AHA that also hydrates. |
| Oily | Neutral | Gentler AHA that also hydrates. |
| Combination | Good fit | Gentler AHA that also hydrates. |
| Sensitive | Neutral | Gentler AHA that also hydrates. |
What should I watch for?
- Sun sensitivity: wear sunscreen while you use it, as it can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
Is Lactic Acid comedogenic?
It has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5 in Pori's ingredient database, so it's unlikely to clog pores. Ratings like this come from older tests on single ingredients, and a finished product with it isn't necessarily pore-clogging. A 2006 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that finished products made with comedogenic ingredients were not necessarily comedogenic, so treat the number as a hint, not a verdict.
Which products contain Lactic Acid?
Products in Pori's curated catalogue that list it as a key ingredient:
- Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Cleansing Foam (cleanser)
- Avène Cleansing Foam (cleanser)
- Belli Anti-Blemish Facial Wash (cleanser)
- Boscia Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser (cleanser)
- Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser (cleanser)
- Hanskin Pore Cleansing Balm - AHA (cleanser)
- Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (cleanser)
- Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser (cleanser)
How do I check a product with Lactic Acid?
Scan the barcode or photograph the ingredient list with Pori's ingredient scanner (a Pro feature). It rates every ingredient for your skin type, flags fragrance, pore-clogging and irritating ingredients, and gives the product an overall match score. It's a guide to ingredients, not a diagnosis, so see a dermatologist about any reaction.
Keep reading
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- The Ordinary Lactic Acid Review: 10% + HA vs 5%, Tingling and How Often to Use It
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Ingredient data from Pori's ingredient database; product counts from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL). General information, not medical advice.