Milk Ferment
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Milk Ferment is a product obtained by the fermentation of milk by the microorganisms, Streptococcus lactis, S. cremoris, S. thermophilus, Mesophilic lactobacilli and lactate fermenting yeasts
What does it do?
Milk Ferment is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Milk Ferment 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 Ferment?
Milk Ferment is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Milk Ferment is a product obtained by the fermentation of milk by the microorganisms, Streptococcus lactis, S. cremoris, S. thermophilus, Mesophilic lactobacilli and lactate fermenting yeasts
Is Milk Ferment allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Milk Ferment is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Milk Ferment do in cosmetic products?
Milk Ferment is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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