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Yogurt

A small controlled study tested a Greek-yoghurt-containing topical complex.

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Yogurt is a dairy product resulting from the biochemical changes produced in Milk -q.v.- by various species of bacteria or yeast

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Hair conditioning
Improves cosmetic hair properties such as softness, shine or combability.
Skin protecting
A technical role associated with protecting skin from external factors.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human research on a combination

Facial microbiome composition and diversity changed relative to placebo.

What this does not tell us

Multiple co-actives and microbiome endpoints do not establish isolated yoghurt benefit or disease treatment.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 42049453 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Review supplied candidate titles and available abstracts selectively for exact identity; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

Yogurt is a dairy product resulting from the biochemical changes produced in Milk -q.v.- by various species of bacteria or yeast

INCI name on ingredient lists
YOGURT
CAS registry number
8050-05-3

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