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Emollient

BADGER OIL

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Badger oil — fat from European badgers (Meles meles). The species is protected under EU Habitats Directive Annex V and culling is tightly controlled. Realistically not appropriate for modern cosmetics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient fat
  • Traditional folk use

Known concerns

  • Protected species under EU Habitats Directive Annex V
  • EU animal byproduct regulation
  • Severe welfare/ethical concerns
  • TB vector public-health concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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