Common Name(s): Milk lipids,lactis lipida,dairy lipid fraction
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Conditions skin with the full spectrum of naturally skin-compatible lipids from milk.
Why It's Used: Milk lipids provide a complex mixture of triglycerides (~97%), phospholipids (~1%), sphingolipids (~0.3%), and cholesterol (~0.3%); the minor lipid fraction (phospholipids and sphingolipids) closely resembles human skin barrier lipids.
How It Works: Milk phosphatidylcholine provides membrane-mimetic conditioning; milk sphingomyelin is a precursor to ceramide-type compounds; milk fat triglycerides provide emolliency; the complex mixture supports skin barrier function.
Typically Found In: Dairy-inspired skin care,barrier support products,natural emollient formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Derived from milk (lac) fat; bovine (animal) origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Plant phospholipids,ceramides,other animal lipids
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Milk lipids include a full spectrum of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids including short-chain (butyric, caproic) unique to dairy; the phospholipid and sphingolipid minor fraction provides skin barrier support analogous to plant lecithin.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary