Cod Liver/Mink/Tallow Triglyceride
AKA “Triglyceride blend, Animal oil triglyceride
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cod liver/mink/tallow triglyceride
AKA: Triglyceride blend, Animal oil triglyceride
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Cod Liver/Mink/Tallow Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerin with the fatty acids derived from cod liver oil, mink oil, and tallow Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Cod liver oil has been used in traditional European and Scandinavian medicine for centuries, particularly valued for its omega-3 content and historical use as a nutritional supplement and skin healer.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR