WATER BUFFALO HORN EXTRACT
Humectant
Caution
About WATER BUFFALO HORN EXTRACT
An animal-derived extract from bovine horns that EU cosmetics law effectively prohibits, as Category 1 and 2 animal materials cannot be used under Regulation 1069/2009.
Detailed Analysis
Water buffalo horn extract falls under EU Regulation 1069/2009 Category 1 and 2 material restrictions, which are incorporated into cosmetics prohibition via Annex II entry 419 of Regulation 1223/2009. Category 1 materials (specified risk material) and Category 2 materials (products not intended for human consumption) are banned from cosmetic products. This ingredient is effectively prohibited in the EU market regardless of its intrinsic safety profile, as the regulatory framework for animal-derived materials makes compliance extremely difficult.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Humectant (historical use)
Known Concerns
- ⚠ EU Annex II/III prohibited — Category 1 and 2 animal material under Regulation 1069/2009
- ⚠ Cannot be legally sold in EU cosmetics regardless of concentration
- ⚠ BSE/TSE risk category for ruminant-derived materials
Safety Score
Caution
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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