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Common Name(s): Pig platelets,pig platelets,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the characteristic cosmetic function of its ingredient class through molecular chemistry at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Pig platelets is selected for the specific functional properties of its molecular class — the chemical architecture of pig platelets delivers the required cosmetic performance through documented interactions with skin biology and formulation matrix.

How It Works: Functional groups interact with formulation components and skin through h-bonding, ionic association, surface adsorption, or receptor activity as appropriate to the molecular class.

Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: No - porcine; prohibited by explicit text

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: name declares porcine or lard origin; no supplier document can make this conditional. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,pig platelets technical review