Hydroxylated milk glycerides (inci)

Hydroxylated milk glycerides consist of a mixture of hydroxylated milk glycerides. Milk fat consists almost exclusively of triglycerides (about 95%), in which numerous fatty acids are detectable. It is characterized by a relatively high content of medium and short-chain fatty acids, especially butyric acid (butanoic acid, molecular formula: C3H7COOH). The quantitatively most important fatty acids are myristic, stearic, palmitic and oleic acid.

Hydroxylated milk glycerides are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and skin care product.