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Whey Protein

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Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

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Ingredient is a form of protein derived from milk Functions as a hair-conditioning and skin-softening agent

Best For Skin Types

All skin types

Usage Frequency

As directed on product packaging

What Is Whey Protein?

Whey protein is a form of protein derived from milk. An animal-derived ingredient, whey protein functions as a hair-conditioning and skin-softening agent.

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Part of a family

Whey Protein is a variant of Glycoproteins, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.

A type of protein linked to a sugar Considered a type of peptide

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