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Skin Conditioning

HYDROLYZED PIG INTESTINE EXTRACT

Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A protein hydrolysate of pig intestinal tissue used as a skin conditioner. Animal-by-product cosmetic ingredients face stringent EU controls and lack accepted topical safety review.

Function

ANTI-SEBUMHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTNAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketing claims of skin-conditioning peptides

Known concerns

  • Animal-by-product material — heavily restricted under EU Regulation 1069/2009 for cosmetic use
  • TSE/BSE traceability concerns for ruminant-adjacent intestinal tissue (audit risk)
  • Pathogen and prion-related safety scrutiny
  • No SCCS opinion supporting cosmetic use
  • Ethical and consumer-acceptance issues

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 — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.