Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Human Colostrum Extract

INCI: NO STANDARD INCI NAME REGISTERED FOR HUMAN-DERIVED COLOSTRUM; "COLOSTRUM" AS AN INCI REFERS TO BOVINE COLOSTRUM

CAS Number
Not assigned for human-origin colostrum
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting (extrapolated from bovine colostrum data)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically listed as prohibited in cosmetics, but human-derived biological materials trigger additional regulatory requirements; practically not used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Disease transmission risk; ethical and legal sourcing barriers; immunogenic potential; bovine colostrum is the accepted commercial alternative. Colostrum in general is rich in immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, IGF-1, cytokines, and glycoproteins that support skin immune function and cell regeneration

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Human Colostrum Extract safe in cosmetics?

Disease transmission risk; ethical and legal sourcing barriers; immunogenic potential; bovine colostrum is the accepted commercial alternative. Colostrum in general is rich in immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, IGF-1, cytokines, and glycoproteins that support skin immune function and cell regeneration The EU classifies Human Colostrum Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Human Colostrum Extract allowed in the EU?

Human Colostrum Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Human Colostrum Extract do in cosmetics?

Human Colostrum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting (extrapolated from bovine colostrum data). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned for human-origin colostrum.

What is the Margin of Safety for Human Colostrum Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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