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Skin Conditioning

GALLSTONE

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

Powdered animal gallstone (typically ox), used in some traditional Chinese cosmetics. Sourcing, microbial and regulatory concerns make it unsuitable for modern EU cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional anti-inflammatory use in TCM
  • Bilirubin and bile acid actives

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived — sourcing and ethical concerns
  • Endangered-species sourcing risk
  • Microbial contamination potential
  • Not approved cosmetic ingredient in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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