Milk Amino Acids
AKA “Amino acids from milk, milk-derived amino acids
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Milk amino acids
AKA: Amino acids from milk, Milk-derived amino acids
Acid · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
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
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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
Derived from milk proteins, amino acids have been used historically in dairy-based skincare treatments across many cultures. Extracted and concentrated in modern formulations for skin conditioning and moisturizing benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR