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Skin Conditioning

SHARK FIN EXTRACT

Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Shark fin extract — an animal-derived cartilage extract. Shark finning is associated with severe sustainability, ethical and contamination (mercury, persistent pollutants) issues; better alternatives exist.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cartilage-derived chondroitin and glycosaminoglycans
  • Skin-conditioning proteins

Known concerns

  • CITES-listed shark species — major sustainability and legal risk
  • Methylmercury and persistent-pollutant accumulation in shark tissue
  • Animal welfare concerns over shark finning
  • No cosmetic-specific safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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