A milk protein from whey, used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Whey protein is a polypeptide obtained from whey, the fluid part of milk remaining after the curd has been separated. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent. It is an ingredient of animal origin.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, creams, masks and bath 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 reveal which animal the milk comes from or how the protein was processed.
Functions
- 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 (10)
- Expert Skin Health Sensitive · Sanex
- Palmolive Dusjsåpe Naturals Mix 250ml · Colgate-palmolive norge
- Sanex Dermo Protect Sensitive · Colgate-Palmolive
- Body Wash Shower Gel Naturals Milk & Honey 1L · Palmolive
- Håndsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe · Palmolive
- Palmolive Dusjsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe 750ml · COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
- Palmolive Dusjsåpe Oliven 500ml · COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
- Milk & Almond · Palmolive
- Reinigende Tonerde · Palmolive
- GEL DOUCHE CREME · Palmolive