OriginDerived from whey protein or synthesized from amino acids and lactose through chemical bonding processes. Produced via protein hydrolysis or chemical conjugation to create a stable conditioning agent.
Lactoglobulins, .beta.-
Formula
C20H34ClNO
Mol. Weight
339.90
CAS #
9045-23-2
Form
Powder
State
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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