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Emollient

MAMUSHI OIL

Updated
48

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Oil rendered from Japanese pit viper (mamushi), used in traditional folk remedies. Limited modern safety data, ethical concerns, and contamination risks make it a poor cosmetic choice.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional folk emollient
  • Rich in fatty acids

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (snake)
  • Ethical and sourcing concerns
  • Possible zoonotic / contamination risk
  • Limited modern safety data
  • Not vegan

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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