# Lactalbumin

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1093836
Categories: beauty
Functions: Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Humectant, pH adjuster, Flavouring, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID1093836

> Lactalbumin: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Naturally occuring substances. Colostrum is the fluid secreted by the mammary glands after the birth of an animal. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Naturally occuring substances. Colostrum is the fluid secreted by the mammary glands after the birth of an animal Restriction: Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/75469
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated July 2016): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/464246/Aubrey_Organics_Jojoba_%26_Aloe_Revitalizing_Conditioner_%282016_formulation%29/
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566

_Assessed by Greenveil._