Placental Enzymes
AKA “Placental Enzymes, Placenta-Derived Enzymes
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Placental enzymes
AKA: Placenta-Derived Enzymes
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from natural placental sources, this enzyme helps condition and soften both hair and skin, promoting a smoother, more nourished appearance.
CAS #
85195-59-5
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Placental extracts entered cosmetics in early 20th-century Europe, particularly in anti-aging formulations. These ingredients were marketed based on unproven theories about cellular rejuvenation, with no traditional historical use prior to modern cosmetic development.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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
Placental Enzymes
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR