Milk Proteins for Acne
January 21, 2010 by Jo
A New Zealand based company, Qantec has discovered that proteins in milk that form part of the cow’s natural protection against milking related infections can be formulated into anti-microbial cosmetics and oral care products.
Qantec has been working on the Immune Defence Proteins (IDP) for three years and is now ready to launch the products onto the skin care and supplements market with research being applicable to both human and animal health related products.
Rod Claycomb, managing director of Qantec, explained how the proteins form part of the cow’s own natural defence system to a common problem among milking cows.
“After milking, cows are quite prone to bacterial infection of the mammary gland called mastitis. This suite of proteins is nature’s own way of helping to protect the cow,” he said.
It is thought that the antimicrobial action of the proteins could help acne sufferers.
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