A milk protein used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Lactoglobulin (beta-lactoglobulin) is one of the main proteins of whey, the liquid part of milk. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent. It is an ingredient of animal origin.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and creams.
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.
The INCI name does not say which animal the milk comes from.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (14)
- Anti-transpirant soft skin · Cosmia
- Gel douche et bain lait hydratant à la fleur de coton · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur de coton - flacon avec capsule · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la rose - flacon avec pompe · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la mandarine et au citron · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur d'oranger pour adultes et enfants de plus de 3 ans en flacon · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la peche · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la noix de coco · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a l'amande douce · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la vanille · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a l'amande douce · Cosmia
- Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la vanille · Cosmia