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Lauryl Lactate
Lauryl LactateBarrier
A lactic-acid-derived ester emollient that softens skin and helps other ingredients spread.
What it does
Lauryl lactate is an ester made from lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. It conditions the skin surface with a light emollient feel and can act as a carrier that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. It is an emollient and texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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