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Emollient

HYDROGENATED MINK OIL

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fully hydrogenated animal-derived emollient made of saturated fatty acids, used as a stable solid conditioning ingredient in skin and lip products. No EU safety flags, but ethical sourcing concerns apply.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Stable saturated emollient
  • Conditioning skin feel
  • Solid texture for sticks/balms

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived — ethical sourcing concerns
  • Potentially comedogenic
  • Not suitable for vegan formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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