Skin Conditioning
HYDROLYZED HEMOGLOBIN
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrolyzed hemoglobin — protein from (typically bovine) blood broken down into peptides. Bio-origin raises significant ethical, regulatory and safety questions.
Hydrolyzed hemoglobin is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of hemoglobin, historically from bovine or porcine blood. The product is a mixture of globin-derived peptides and heme fragments. Use in cosmetics is niche. Bovine-origin ingredients are tightly controlled under EU Commission Regulation 1774/2002 and TSE/BSE rules (Annex III category 1); sourcing, country of origin and traceability must be documented. Beyond regulatory paperwork, the ingredient is non-vegan, culturally sensitive, and lacks a modern CIR monograph. No proven clinical benefit beyond generic peptide conditioning.
Function
Skin benefits
- Amino-acid and heme-peptide mixture
- Claimed oxygen-carrying or antioxidant function
- Skin conditioning in specialty products
Known concerns
- Animal blood-derived — raises ethical and infectious-agent questions
- EU Regulation restricts bovine-origin ingredients (TSE/BSE Annex)
- Public tolerance and vegan incompatibility
- Limited modern safety data
References
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 — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.