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Common Name(s): Caviar water,caviar extract/water,sturgeon roe bioactive complex,luxury anti-aging protein active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers phospholipid-rich anti-aging conditioning from caviar's phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine complex, omega-3 dha/epa anti-inflammatory fatty acids, and vitamin a/e/d skin conditioning from the concentrated roe nutrient profile.
Why It's Used: Caviar provides the highest combined phospholipid + omega-3 fatty acid + fat-soluble vitamin density of any natural cosmetic ingredient โ the luxury positioning reflects the genuine chemical complexity and biological activity of the roe nutrient matrix.
How It Works: Caviar phospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (40-50% total pl) provides biomimetic skin membrane conditioning; phosphatidylserine (10-15%) provides ps receptor-mediated cell renewal signalling. dha (c22:6, omega-3): anti-inflammatory through pge3 pathway; resolvin and protectin precursor for active inflammation resolution. vitamins a/d/e: nuclear receptor activation for gene regulation.
Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,luxury beauty
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Conditional - species declaration required
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: marine animal origin; permissibility varies by madhhab and species is undeclared. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sturgeon sustainability: wild sturgeon are critically endangered โ cosmetic caviar extract must come from certified aquaculture farms (primarily siberian sturgeon acipenser baerii in controlled farming). cites export permits required for trade.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,caviar sturgeon roe extract luxury anti-aging review