Whey
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Whey is the water dispersable part of milk that is separated from the curd in the manufacture of cheese
What does it do?
Whey 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
Whey 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 Whey?
Whey is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Whey is the water dispersable part of milk that is separated from the curd in the manufacture of cheese
Is Whey allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Whey is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Whey do in cosmetic products?
Whey is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Whey?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Whey is 92129-90-3.
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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