Yogurt Powder
Spray-dried yogurt – a concentrated form with milk proteins, lactose, lactic acid, calcium. More stable than liquid yogurt and easier for emulsions. Avoid in milk-protein allergic patients. Pregnancy-safe.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Concentrated equivalent of liquid yogurt. Mild humectant plus gentle AHA. No RCT-level evidence for standalone activity. Traffic light YELLOW.
- Tang SC, Yang JH. Dual effects of alpha-hydroxy acids on the skin. Molecules 2018;23:863. PMID 23040863
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
Yogurt Powder is yogurt dried by spray drying at 80-180°C for a short time. The technology preserves milk proteins, lactose, inactivated bacterial cells, and part of the organic acids, while removing water. The result is a free-flowing yellowish powder with a long shelf life. INCI: Yogurt Powder. Functionally equivalent to liquid yogurt but in concentrated and stable form. Cosmetic formulas prefer the powder over the liquid product for several reasons: easier dosing, no extra preservatives needed against microbial growth, better fit with powder systems (mask powders, soap bars), and more stable integration into emulsions. Active components in reconstituted form (with water): • Lactic acid 0.5-1% – mild AHA, pH 3.5-4.5 support. • Milk proteins – film formation, hydration. • Lactose – mild humectant. • Inactivated lactic-acid bacteria cells – marketing positioning as a probiotic. Use levels are 0.5-5% of the finished product. Pregnancy safety. Topical use is safe. Systemic absorption is absent. No teratogenic effects. Skin tolerance. Low irritation potential. Medium allergen risk – patients with IgE allergy to milk proteins may react. They should choose formulas without dairy derivatives. Non-comedogenic.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yogurt Powder safe during pregnancy?
Yogurt Powder is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Yogurt Powder for?
Yogurt Powder suits: normal, dry, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is Yogurt Powder and what does it do in cosmetics?
Spray-dried yogurt – a concentrated form with milk proteins, lactose, lactic acid, calcium.
Is Yogurt Powder comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Yogurt Powder?
The INCI name is Yogurt Powder.
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