Milk protein extract
AKA “Milk Protein, Lactalbumin, Milk Peptide Extract”
Protein
Ingredient Facts
Milk protein extract
AKA: Lactalbumin, Milk Peptide Extract
Protein · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Protein
Clean
Milk Protein Extract is the extract of Milk Protein (Milk Protein is a mixture of proteins obtained from cow's milk). Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Not Reported Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
91053-68-8
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.
Moisturising
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Traditional Use
Milk has been used in skincare since ancient times, notably by Cleopatra and Roman women who bathed in milk for skin softening and brightening. Modern milk protein extracts are derived from this traditional practice, preserving milk's moisturizing and protein-rich properties for contemporary cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Safety Assessment of Bovine Milk Proteins and Protein Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Milk Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Soymilk Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Milk Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Milk Protein Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hypersensitivity reaction in an infant fed hydrolyzed lactalbumin contained in a semielemental formula.
Heyman MB, Stoker TW, Rudolph CD, Frick OL
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 1990
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy.
Malik R, Kaul S
Indian journal of pediatrics, 2024
Cow's milk protein allergy.
Solinas C, Corpino M, Maccioni R, Pelosi U
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 2010
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR