Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Marrow Lipids

INCI: MARROW LIPIDS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (varies by source animal)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not on the FDA prohibited/restricted ingredient list

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient (bone marrow lipid fraction), so BSE/TSE sourcing protocols apply. Potential allergenicity for sensitive individuals. Currently noted as "not used in cosmetic products" in the COSMILE Europe database. Lipids that protect the skin against environmental influences and desiccation, smooth skin structure, and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marrow Lipids safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient (bone marrow lipid fraction), so BSE/TSE sourcing protocols apply. Potential allergenicity for sensitive individuals. Currently noted as "not used in cosmetic products" in the COSMILE Europe database. Lipids that protect the skin against environmental influences and desiccation, smooth skin structure, and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) The EU classifies Marrow Lipids as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Marrow Lipids allowed in the EU?

Marrow Lipids EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Marrow Lipids do in cosmetics?

Marrow Lipids functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (varies by source animal).

What is the Margin of Safety for Marrow Lipids?

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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