INCI name

COLOSTRUM

Colostrum

The first milk secreted after birth, used as a conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Colostrum is the fluid secreted by the mammary glands of an animal after giving birth. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and some hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Colostrum is of animal origin; the INCI name does not reveal from which species it comes.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (30)

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