Lactoperoxidase at a Glance
- Natural enzyme derived from milk
- Also found in human saliva and mucosal systems
- Antimicrobial + hydrating action helps restore skin’s microbiome
- Considered safe as used in cosmetics
Lactoperoxidase Description
Lactoperoxidase is an enzyme derived from milk. It is also found in the human body’s saliva and mucosal systems and serves as a defense against surface microbial infection. In the dairy industry, it is used to deter the proliferation of harmful bacteria in milk and milk products.
In skin care, lactoperoxidase’s natural antimicrobial action helps restore skin’s surface flora (its microbiome), leading to a healthier, more hydrated look and feel, and an improvement in pore function.
Lactoperoxidase is considered safe as used in cosmetics.
Lactoperoxidase References
Molecules, May 2021, pages 1–22
Antibiotics, April 2020, page 159
Enzyme Reseach, September 2014, ePublication
Journal of Applied Microbiology, May 2006, pages 1034–1042