AKA “Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed milk protein
AKA: Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, milk. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of milk composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
CAS #
92797-39-2
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Milk has been used in skincare since antiquity, particularly in European traditions with milk baths for skin softening. The hydrolyzed form was developed in the 20th century to create smaller peptides for improved absorption and conditioning properties.