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Skin Conditioning

UMBILICAL CORD CELL EXTRACT

30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Umbilical cord cell extract — a human-tissue-derived cosmetic ingredient. Raises major ethical and regulatory concerns; avoid for safety and provenance reasons.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed cell-derived growth-factor blend
  • Marketed for skin-renewal claims

Known concerns

  • Human-tissue cosmetic ingredients raise major ethical and regulatory concerns
  • Banned or restricted in EU under Cosmetics Regulation Annex II / human-tissue rules
  • Risk of pathogen or allergen transmission
  • Very limited published safety data
  • Marketing claims far outpace evidence

References

EU

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, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.