Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin
AKA “Lactalbumin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin Protein
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed lactalbumin
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
See origin →
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR