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DEFATTED BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVA POWDER

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Black soldier fly larva powder — insect-derived protein with real shellfish-allergy cross-reactivity concerns.

Defatted black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larva powder is the defatted dry powder of farmed black soldier fly larvae. It is rich in amino acids and chitin, and is marketed as a sustainable protein source in both food and cosmetics. From a cosmetic-safety standpoint, insect-derived material carries cross-reactive allergy concerns with crustaceans and dust-mite allergens — consumers allergic to shellfish or dust mites are at elevated risk. Microbiological control is essential given the origin. Independent cosmetic-specific safety data are still limited, and regulatory status is still evolving for novel insect-based cosmetic ingredients in EU and other regions.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Insect-derived protein source — amino acids and chitin
  • Sustainability-positioned alternative to animal protein
  • Potential skin-conditioning character

Known concerns

  • Insect-source allergy (crustacean cross-reactivity) — real clinical concern
  • Microbiological control needs careful management
  • Limited independent cosmetic safety/efficacy data
  • Cultural/acceptability considerations
  • Regulatory status in cosmetics still emerging in some regions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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