A mixture of amino acids and peptides from hydrolysed milk, used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Milk amino acids is, according to CosIng, a substance obtained by acidic, alkaline or enzymatic hydrolysis of milk, composed primarily of amino acids, peptides and proteins. It may also contain carbohydrates and lipids. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, creams and other 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.
The INCI name does not show the composition of the hydrolysate or the type of milk used.
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.