Milk
Milk is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 5,851 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LAC |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 8049-98-7 |
| Prevalence | 40 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 5,851 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 165,000 |
Used in
Body Washes 15%Body Lotions 10%Face Cleansers 10%Serums 7.5%Sunscreens 7.5%Conditioners 5%
Frequently asked
- What does Milk do in skincare?
- Milk functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Milk allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Milk?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (15% of its uses).
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