Milk Protein gently conditions and softens both hair and skin, helping to improve texture and smoothness while maintaining natural moisture balance.
CAS #
91053-68-8
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from casein and whey proteins, the primary components naturally found in milk. Isolated and processed from milk through filtration, precipitation, and drying techniques to create a stable powder form.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Milk has been used in skincare for millennia—Cleopatra famously bathed in milk for skin softening. Modern cosmetics extract and concentrate milk proteins for their amino acid content and moisturizing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer