How we scored it
Amino acids and peptides released by hydrolysis of whey protein; the acid, enzyme or other hydrolysis method leaves no mass. 1.0.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.
Where it comes from
Produced by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis of milk whey protein into amino acids and peptides. No petrochemical material is introduced during hydrolysis.
In plain English
A conditioning ingredient made by breaking down milk whey protein into amino acids and peptides. Used in skin products to help with moisture retention.
CosIng definition: Hydrolyzed Whey Protein is the hydrolysate of Whey Protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=HYDROLYZED%20WHEY%20PROTEIN