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Emollient

BEAR OIL

Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Rendered fat from bears, historically used as an emollient. Beyond niche traditional contexts there is no defensible modern cosmetic use — animal-welfare, CITES, and contamination concerns make this an avoid-tier ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Historical emollient use in folk cosmetics
  • Saturated/monounsaturated fatty acid profile

Known concerns

  • Sourced from bears — major animal-welfare and conservation issue
  • CITES restrictions apply to many bear species
  • Modern plant-based alternatives are more sustainable and safer
  • Risk of zoonotic contaminants in unregulated material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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