Publication: Potential Application of CamelMilk as a Therapeutic Ingredient in Bath Soaps and Shampoos
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2024
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The increasing worldwide market for natural-ingredient-based cosmetic toiletries is fueled by the awareness of the dangers of
synthetic cosmetics and benefits of natural-based cosmetics on the skincare and management of skin disorders. Besides naturally
formulated cosmetics being biodegradable, they also contain ingredients which are chemically beneficial to human skin. Milk based cosmetics are very promising since milk is rich in essential components such as lactoferrins, vitamins, and lactic acids, which
have shown therapeutic properties against disorders such as skin cancer, acne scars, and dandruff. One of the milk that is very
promising in the cosmetics industry is the camel milk. Currently, there is limited information in literature regarding the use of
camel milk in cosmetics and their benefits. Camel milk stands out from bovine milk following its unique therapeutic properties
and chemical composition, making it a potential ingredient for skincare and haircare products such as bath soaps and shampoos.
The aim of this paper is to review the available literature on camel milk composition and evaluate the contribution of camel milk
constituents to cosmetics