Hydrolyzed Whey Protein

Hydrolyzed Whey Protein 1
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Hydrolyzed Whey Protein 2
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AKA: Whey Protein Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein is the hydrolysate of Whey Protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR