Emollient
ADEPS SUILLUS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Refined lard (pork fat) used traditionally as a rich emollient and ointment base. Skin-safe but ethically and religiously sensitive.
Adeps suillus is the pharmacopoeial Latin name for refined lard — purified pork fat — used for centuries as an ointment base and rich emollient. European and US pharmacopoeias have monographs for its medicinal use, and it has a documented history of skin tolerance. In modern cosmetics it is rare, largely displaced by plant-derived and synthetic alternatives because of vegan, religious (halal/kosher/Hindu/Jain), and ethical concerns around porcine sourcing. Chemically it is a triglyceride mixture vulnerable to oxidation, so antioxidant stabilization is needed. Skin safety itself is broadly favorable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Rich occlusive emollient
- Historical pharmacopoeial ointment base
Known concerns
- Animal-origin — vegan, religious, and ethical issues
- Oxidation needs antioxidant protection
- Limited modern cosmetic review
- Labeling transparency important
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.