Ingredient · dataset v56
Lactic Acid and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A three-carbon acid used for pH and mild exfoliation; far too short to serve as yeast lipid.
Also a skin humectant at low levels.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
pH adjuster
Also listed as
Sodium Lactate
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Body care, Serums & Treatments
Body care (2)
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
Serums & Treatments (1)
Related ph adjuster
- Acetic Acid — No known trigger
- Aminomethyl Propanol — No known trigger
- Arginine — No known trigger
- Citric Acid — No known trigger
- Diisopropanolamine — No known trigger
- Hydrochloric Acid — No known trigger
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
- Phosphoric Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Lactic Acid trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A three-carbon acid used for pH and mild exfoliation; far too short to serve as yeast lipid.
Does Lactic Acid feed Malassezia?
No known link: Lactic Acid is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Lactic Acid →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.