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Skin Conditioning

LACTOFERRIN

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Lactoferrin is a milk-derived iron-binding protein with antimicrobial and soothing properties. Decades of safe oral and topical use, with milk-allergy as the main caveat.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Iron-binding antimicrobial protein
  • Skin-soothing and barrier-supportive
  • Used safely in food and infant formula

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (typically bovine milk)
  • Allergy risk in milk-allergic individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.