WHALE OIL

Emollient

40

Caution

About WHALE OIL

A cosmetic ingredient used mainly to improve texture, conditioning, or formula performance.

Detailed Analysis

Whale Oil is a conditioning ingredient that improves slip and softness. Whale Oil is the oil derived from the whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus. No major hazard codes are listed in the input data, so the main concerns are formulation quality, impurities, and individual sensitivity rather than inherent high toxicity.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Acts as a rich emollient that reduces water loss

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Animal-derived ingredient with ethical and sustainability concerns
  • ⚠ Limited modern cosmetic safety data
  • ⚠ May feel heavy or occlusive on acne-prone skin

Safety Score

40

Caution

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.