AKA: Lactalbumin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin Protein
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin is the hydrolysate of milk albumins derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient developed in the 20th century by hydrolyzing milk proteins to create smaller peptide chains for better skin absorption. Used in contemporary skincare as a conditioning and moisturizing agent without traditional historical use.