Discarded jackfruit seeds are being saved from landfill and used to make lactic acid in a process developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. A side-by-side presentation ...

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk. It's a popular ingredient in numerous skin care products nowadays. But ...

Lactic acid. Also know as the “burn” you feel on that last rep or final sprint, most athletes see it as a workout’s worst enemy, the cause of muscle soreness and fatigue. But what if everything you ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NatureWorks announced today that it has signed a contract to license Plaxica’s Optipure ® chemical processing technology for the production of D-lactic acid. The ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office announced a grant of up to $2.5 million to NatureWorks, ...

Whether it’s a silky serum or luxurious cream, there are endless anti-aging products vying for your attention. From retinol to vitamin C to peptides, the ingredients make all the difference and there ...

We're here to tell you that lactic acid doesn't just cause sore muscles. In the skincare world, salicylic acid and glycolic acid rank among the best chemical exfoliation ingredients—but lactic acid is ...