Lactic Acid

Natureworks launches lab to develop methane to lactic acid process

18-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Natureworks, which specializes in lactides and biopolymers, has invested in a development facility to convert methane into lactic acid, with applications in a spectrum of personal care products.

DuPont launches bio-based exfoliating ingredient at in-cosmetics

19-Apr-2010 By Katie Bird and Leah Armstrong

Last week’s in-cosmetics trade show in Paris was the launching pad for DuPont’s new bio-polymer exfoliating ingredient made from corn starch.

Lactobionic acid preferable to glycolic in skin care formulations: study

03-Mar-2010 By Katie Bird

Lactobionic acid is safer and better tolerated than its better known cousin glycolic acid, according to recent research.

Combination of anti-ageing actives could help photoaged skin

06-May-2008 By Katie Bird

A combination of retinol, lactose and glycolic acid could help
improve the appearance of photodamaged skin, according to
scientists.

New PLA technology for Purac

16-Aug-2007 By Charlotte Eyre

Purac has invested in new lactides that will potentially provide
the food, pharma and cosmetics industries with cheaper and more
effective bioplastic packaging, the company announced yesterday.

Drug delivery technology to be applied to anti-aging skin care

30-Jul-2007 By Katie Bird

A US based drug delivery and skin care company announces a
technology promising to improve the efficacy of common
moisturization and exfoliation ingredients in anti-aging products.

Purac rumoured to start lactate production in Thailand

24-Aug-2005 By Lindsey Partos and Simon Pitman

Leading Dutch lactic acid supplier is believed to be in discussions
to expand its presence in the East with plans to build a plant for
the production of lactic acid.