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Emollient

TURTLE OIL

Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Turtle oil — fat from sea turtles. All sea turtle species are CITES Appendix I, meaning international trade is banned, and EU regulation prohibits cosmetic use. Effectively banned in any modern formulation.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Historical emollient (no longer relevant)

Known concerns

  • All sea turtles CITES Appendix I — trade banned
  • Prohibited under EU animal byproduct regulation
  • Severe conservation/ethics violations
  • Unverifiable supply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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