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Common Name(s): Citrus tumida peel extract,citrus tumida peel extract,eel glycoprotein extract,anti-aging bioactive complex

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides collagen peptides, glycosaminoglycans, growth factors, or unique bioactive proteins from the eel glycoprotein source โ€” delivering anti-aging dermal matrix support, wound healing growth factor activity, or unique structural protein conditioning unavailable from botanical sources.

Why It's Used: Marine and animal-derived extracts provide structural protein bioactives with amino acid profiles and molecular geometries that plant sources fundamentally cannot replicate โ€” the specific collagen types, gag compositions, and growth factor sequences from these organisms provide unique skin conditioning mechanisms.

How It Works: Marine/animal bioactive extraction provides: collagen peptides (gly-pro-hyp sequences activating dermal fibroblast collagen synthesis receptors); glycosaminoglycans (ha, chondroitin, dermatan sulfate โ€” ecm water-binding and growth factor presentation); growth factors (egf, fgf, igf-1 โ€” receptor tyrosine kinase signalling for skin renewal); unique organism-specific proteins (e.g., jellyfish collagen type 0, sea anemone toxin peptides).

Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,marine beauty,animal biotechnology

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%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Conditional - basis not stated in source record; supplier origin confirmation required to determine what evidence applies

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. 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

Regulatory compliance for animal-derived extracts: eu tse (bovine/porcine) regulations require species certification; cites compliance for protected marine species; halal certification requires specific slaughter and processing standards. vegan positioning is incompatible with animal-derived extracts.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,citrus tumida peel extract marine/animal extract review