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Emollient

HYDROGENATED LARD

CAS 73138-67-7 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Hardened (hydrogenated) pork fat used as a rich emollient. Chemically a stable triglyceride with no notable toxicity; main caveats are sourcing and comedogenicity.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient
  • Stable hydrogenated fat (oxidation-resistant)
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Comedogenic on acne-prone skin
  • Sourcing/quality variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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