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Emollient

HYDROGENATED SHARK LIVER OIL

Updated
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Hydrogenated shark liver oil — historically used as a stable emollient and squalane source. Heavily phased out due to threatened shark populations and animal-welfare concerns; effectively avoided in modern cosmetics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Stable emollient (historical)
  • Squalane source (historical)

Known concerns

  • Conservation status of shark species
  • Industry-wide voluntary phase-out
  • Reputational and regulatory risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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