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Animal-derived biological

PIG PLATELET-RICH PLASMA

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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Pig platelet-rich plasma is a porcine blood-derived ingredient claimed to deliver growth factors. It is prohibited or restricted in EU cosmetics, carries zoonotic and ethical risks and should be avoided in skincare.

Function

HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed as a source of porcine growth factors and cytokines
  • Animal PRP is studied in veterinary medicine for tissue regeneration

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived blood products are prohibited or heavily restricted in EU cosmetics
  • Risk of zoonotic pathogen and virus transmission
  • Significant ethical concerns about animal sourcing
  • Growth factor activity raises long-term safety and tumor-promotion questions
  • Highly variable composition between batches

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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PIG PLATELET-RICH PLASMA VESICLES
Antioxidant

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.