C12-C15 Alkyl Lactate 25 g

Why Modern Skincare Formulas Rely on a Featherweight Ester Like Alkyl Lactate

C12-C15 Alkyl Lactate is a synthetic ester derived from lactic acid and fatty alcohols of coconut origin, prized across the global cosmetics industry for its rare combination of a lightweight feel and strong skin-conditioning performance. This ingredient belongs to the category of emollients, whose main function is to form a thin, breathable film on the skin that improves spreadability and glide of the finished formula. The 25 gram size is aimed at home formulators and small labs looking to trial the ingredient in a limited pilot batch before committing to larger production runs.

The main application of this ester spans facial and body emulsions, hand creams, lotions, and lightweight serums, where any sense of tackiness or heaviness has to be avoided. C12-C15 Alkyl Lactate gives finished products a distinctive dry-touch finish, allowing the cream to absorb quickly without leaving a residual film, which makes it a favorite choice for oily and combination skin formulas as well as summer editions of skincare ranges. Beyond facial and body care, the ester is widely used in depilatory products, after-shave balms, and hair care items where light conditioning without weighing down the strands is required.

From a formulation standpoint, this emollient is added to the oil phase during the blending of fatty components, typically at temperatures around 60 to 70 degrees Celsius, before combining with the water phase. The recommended usage level usually ranges from 2 to 8 percent of the total formula, depending on the desired texture and other emollients present. It pairs particularly well with richer companions such as Polygreen Sensolive, which adds a velvety softness, and with silky esters like SeraSilk EL 63, contributing a smooth, silicone-like glide. For richer, more protective formulas, it is often combined with TEGOSOFT PC 41 MB, which reinforces the skin barrier and balances the lightness of alkyl lactate with a denser occlusive film.

The ester should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, to preserve its stability throughout the shelf life. Thanks to its chemical stability, it is compatible with most emulsifiers, thickeners, and active ingredients, making it suitable for a wide range of formulas, from light serums to dense nourishing creams, as well as select household chemical products where surface conditioning without an oily residue is needed.

Fast-Absorbing Facial Lotion with Dry Touch

Distilled water 72 g

C12-C15 Alkyl Lactate 4 g

Self-emulsifying wax 6 g

Sweet almond oil 5 g

Panthenol liquid 2 g

Broad-spectrum preservative 1 g

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INCI	C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Other
Att brand	France
Color product	light yellow
Descriptio smell	no or barely noticeable
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.5-15%
Minimum count	1
Name	C12-C15 Alkyl Lactate 25 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	25 grams
Solubility	oil phase
Type	emollient, moisturizer
View	oily liquid
Valid until	03.2028