Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin

AKA: Lactalbumin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin Protein
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Lactalbumin is the hydrolysate of milk albumins derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Form
Liquid
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.
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
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR