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Restricted biological material

HUMAN OOCYTE LYSATE

20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A cosmetic ingredient described as lysate from human egg cells. Use of human-derived biological materials in cosmetics is heavily restricted in the EU and raises serious safety and ethical concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed in some products for cell signaling and growth factor claims
  • Studied in research contexts for cellular biology applications

Known concerns

  • Use of human-derived biological material in cosmetics raises significant ethical and safety questions
  • EU regulation prohibits or heavily restricts human-derived ingredients in cosmetics
  • Potential for biological contamination and disease transmission
  • Lack of standardized safety assessment for this material

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.