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Emollient

MINK OIL

CAS 8023-74-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Mink oil — fat from farmed minks, used historically as a skin emollient. Real palmitoleic acid content, but the fur-industry origin and EU animal-byproduct rules make it a hard sell in modern formulation.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient lipids
  • Palmitoleic acid
  • Historical skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Animal byproduct sourcing/ethics
  • EU Reg. 1069/2009 restriction
  • Rancidity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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