Is Snake Oil safe in cosmetics?
Snake Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Snake Oil
INCI: NO SINGLE INCI FOR "SNAKE OIL"; SPECIES-SPECIFIC INCI ENTRIES EXIST (E.G., MAMUSHI OIL FROM *AGKISTRODON HALYS BLOMHOFFI*)
Snake Oil (CAS Not assigned under generic "Snake Oil" (species-specific entries exist, e.g., Mamushi Oil)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned under generic "Snake Oil" (species-specific entries exist, e.g., Mamushi Oil)
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted under general provisions if safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Snake Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Snake Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snake Oil allowed in the EU?
Snake Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Snake Oil do in cosmetics?
Snake Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned under generic "Snake Oil" (species-specific entries exist, e.g., Mamushi Oil).
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