activesSpray-Dried Powder

Buttermilk Powder

Buttermilk Powder

humectantconditioningskin protectant

INCI Name

Buttermilk Powder

Functions

3 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

Category

actives

What It Does

Buttermilk Powder is a spray-dried dairy ingredient derived from the liquid byproduct of butter churning, rich in lactic acid, milk proteins, and phospholipids. In cosmetic formulations, it provides gentle exfoliation through natural alpha-hydroxy acids while delivering moisturizing proteins and minerals that help soften and condition the skin. Formulators value it for its traditional skincare heritage and its ability to provide both humectant properties and a creamy, luxurious sensory profile in bath products, masks, and cleansers.

Attracts moisture from the air
Provides deep, lasting hydration
Improves skin elasticity and plumpness
Enhances penetration of other actives

Technical Properties

pH Range

4.5-6.5

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

amphoteric

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

nonionic surfactantshumectantsemollientsproteinsmost preservatives

Avoid Combining

strong acidsstrong oxidizershigh concentrations of anionic surfactants
Compatibility analysis powered by OpenMix — open-source formulation science

Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

dairy byproduct from butter production

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Buttermilk Powder (Buttermilk Powder) - humectant, conditioning, skin protectant | Genie Ingredient Database