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Lactic Acid 88% Liquid. CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) review of Lactic Acid indicates it is approved for use at 10% or less, at a final formulation pH no less than 3.5, when formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity, or when directions for use include the daily use of sun protection.
Pregnant, lactating or those with known medical conditions should consult with a physician prior to using any acid. NEVER put this product on your skin at full strength, it will burn! Dilute properly by following recipes well when using high level of lactic acids, wear gloves and use common sense.
INCI: Lactic Acid 88%, Distilled Water 12%
Purity: Lactic Acid 88%, Distilled Water 12%
Physical Form: Clear to slightly Yellow Liquid
Melting Point: N/A
Applications: Topical Usage Rate: Up to 30% (start at a .5% or lower) Purity/Assay: 88% Solubility: Water Derived From: Fermented Corn (vegetarian based) How to Store: In a Cool, Dry Place
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
I have been a Medical Aesthetic Specialist for 30 years and have purchased this lactic acid for over five years. I feel it does a great job using the direction of the product. I use it on many areas of my body, such as the face, arms, legs, and underarms, to receive an exfoliation that is not drying and feels lovely. For experienced Aestheticians only.
Dawn,
Thank you for the positive review!
We appreciate stressing the fact this should be used
by experienced Aestheticans only.
Markey
