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Emollient

MORTIERELLA OIL

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fungal microbial oil from Mortierella isabellina — provides arachidonic acid and other long-chain PUFAs as a sustainable, allergen-light emollient. Likely well tolerated but public data is thin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • PUFA emollient
  • Sustainable microbial sourcing
  • Allergen-light alternative

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology
  • No formal cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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