Human Placental Lipids
AKA โ€œplacental lipidsโ€
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Human placental lipids
Synthetic ยท Hair Conditioning ยท EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Human Placental Lipids are the lipids isolated from human placentas obtained from normal afterbirth Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: II/416
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
See origin โ†’
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels โ€” softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels โ€” softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Human placental lipids were introduced into skincare in the mid-20th century, primarily in luxury and anti-aging formulations. They were believed to contain growth factors and nourishing compounds that could improve skin elasticity, though scientific evidence remains limited.
Skin Types
โ—all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUโœ” permitted
JAPANโœ” permitted
CANADAโœ” permitted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Human Placental Protein, Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein, Human Placental Enzymes, Human Placental Lipids, Human Umbilical Extract, Placental Protein, Hydro
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Placental Lipids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
โ†’
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng ยท EWG ยท CIR
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