Milk protein extract

AKA: Lactalbumin, Milk Peptide Extract
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
Milk Protein Extract is the extract of Milk Protein (Milk Protein is a mixture of proteins obtained from cow's milk).
CAS #
91053-68-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Not Reported
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR