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Banned animal-derived ingredient

COW PLATELETS

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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Cow platelets are bovine blood-derived components that fall under EU restrictions on animal tissues in cosmetics, due to BSE and other transmissible disease concerns. They have no recognised role in safe consumer skincare.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Researched in some veterinary and medical contexts
  • Has no validated cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Bovine blood-derived ingredients are restricted in EU cosmetics due to TSE/BSE risk
  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II prohibits specified bovine tissues and derivatives
  • Potential disease-transmission risk from animal blood components
  • Ethical concerns over bovine blood sourcing

References

EU

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, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.