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Expert Verdict
🔴 CITES Appendix II — all Hippocampus species are protected; sourcing documentation mandatory; potential for marine allergens; heavy metal contamination risk from marine-sourced material; extremely limited safety data in cosmetic literature
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Is Seahorse Extract safe in cosmetics?
🔴 CITES Appendix II — all Hippocampus species are protected; sourcing documentation mandatory; potential for marine allergens; heavy metal contamination risk from marine-sourced material; extremely limited safety data in cosmetic literature The EU classifies Seahorse Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Seahorse Extract allowed in the EU?
Seahorse Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Seahorse Extract do in cosmetics?
Seahorse Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning [^1_1]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biological extract from Hippocampus spp.) [^1_1].
What is the Margin of Safety for Seahorse 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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