Emollient
SEA SNAKE LIPIDS
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A lipid extract from sea snakes. Severe wildlife-conservation, ethical, and regulatory concerns — strongly advised to avoid in cosmetics.
Sea snake lipids are oil/wax fractions derived from sea snakes (family Hydrophiidae). Many sea snake species are protected under CITES and listed as vulnerable or endangered on the IUCN Red List, making wildlife-sourced ingredients legally and ethically problematic in most markets. There is no SCCS or CIR safety substantiation for this material in cosmetic use. Beyond conservation concerns, animal-derived ingredients carry traceability and disease-transmission considerations. Synthetic or plant-derived emollients can deliver equivalent fatty-acid profiles without these issues, and most modern brands and certifying bodies (Leaping Bunny, EU CosIng best practice) discourage exotic-wildlife ingredients.
Function
Skin benefits
- Generic emollient action — not safety-substantiated
Known concerns
- Wildlife-conservation and protected-species concerns
- Severe ethical sourcing
- Restricted under wildlife regulations
- No CIR/SCCS safety substantiation
- Disease-transmission risk
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.