Human umbilical extract
AKA “Umbilical cord extract, Cord extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Human umbilical extract
AKA: Umbilical cord extract, Cord extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Human Umbilical Extract is the extract of human umbilical cord Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Not Reported Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: II/416
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Not Reported
Wound Healing
Improves Elasticity
Promotes skin healing
Boosts skin elasticity
Reduces inflammation
Supports collagen production
Traditional Use
Umbilical cord extract became a cosmetic ingredient in the late 20th century, primarily in Asian beauty products, based on claims that it contains growth factors and stem cell-derived compounds promoting skin renewal. The ingredient remains controversial regarding ethical sourcing and efficacy claims.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR