Yogurt

Yogurt is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin protecting agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 138 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameYOGURT
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
CAS number8050-05-3
Prevalence27 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies138 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches135,000

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%Body Washes 18.5%General Moisturizers 11.1%Wash Off Masks 11.1%Toners 7.4%Body Lotions 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Yogurt do in skincare?
Yogurt functions as a hair conditioning, skin protecting agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Yogurt allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Yogurt?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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