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Emollient

ALLIGATOR OIL

Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Alligator oil — fat rendered from American alligator carcasses, used as a niche conditioning oil. Functionally similar to other animal fats; the bigger questions are sustainable sourcing and the lack of modern safety data.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTI-SEBUMSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTNAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Antimicrobial fatty-acid profile
  • Anti-sebum action reported

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived
  • CITES/wildlife sourcing concerns
  • Sparse modern toxicology dossier
  • Niche use only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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