Skin Conditioning
HYDROLYZED PIG INTESTINE EXTRACT
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
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 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.