Skin Conditioning
HYDROLYZED STARFISH OSSICLE EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrolyzed extract of starfish ossicles (skeletal plates). EU rules on animal byproducts plus ecological harvest concerns and possible marine-allergy cross-reactivity make this a use-with-caution ingredient.
Function
Skin benefits
- Calcium-mineral and peptide content
- Reported skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Marine animal byproduct under EU Regulation 1069/2009 with strict sourcing
- Sustainability and ecological concerns over starfish harvest
- Limited cosmetic-grade safety dossier
- Not vegan; ethical sourcing required
- Possible shellfish/marine allergen cross-reactivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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