INCI name

YOGURT

Yogurt

A fermented dairy product, used for hair conditioning and skin protection.

What it is

Yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting milk with various species of bacteria or yeast. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as hair masks, face 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 show whether it was used fresh or dried, or which animal's milk was used.

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 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 (13)

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