Emollient
GADUS MORRHUA LIVER OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Cod liver oil — a vitamin A/D-rich animal oil that conditions skin as an emollient. Generally safe topically but oxidizes easily, has a strong fishy odor, and is regulated as an animal by-product in the EU.
Function
Skin benefits
- Source of vitamins A and D
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Provides omega-3 fatty acids
Known concerns
- Strong fishy odor limits use
- Animal-derived (not vegan)
- REACH and EU animal by-product regulations apply
- Possible oxidation and rancidity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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