Snail Extract
INCI: SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE (ALSO SNAIL EXTRACT AS SEPARATE ENTRY)
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Animal-derived; ethical extraction concerns; allergic reactions reported in hypersensitive individuals; need for appropriate clinical trials emphasized
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snail Extract safe in cosmetics?
Animal-derived; ethical extraction concerns; allergic reactions reported in hypersensitive individuals; need for appropriate clinical trials emphasized The EU classifies Snail Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Snail Extract allowed in the EU?
Snail Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Snail Extract do in cosmetics?
Snail Extract functions as: Antioxidant, moisturizing, skin conditioning, smoothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (CosIng Ref: 58704 for Snail Secretion Filtrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Snail 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Snail Extract compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Snail Extract in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Snail Extract in your formulation.