Milk Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolyzates, milk. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of milk composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
What does it do?
Milk Amino Acids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Milk Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Milk Amino Acids?
Milk Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolyzates, milk. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of milk composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
Is Milk Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Milk Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Milk Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Milk Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Milk Amino Acids?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Milk Amino Acids is 92797-39-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010