SCYMNOL

Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Scymnol is a principal active component extracted from the bile of certain sharks. In cosmetics, it is used for its healing and calming properties. It can help soothe stressed skin and promote cell regeneration.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with current recommendations. However, it may pose ethical questions for some users due to its source.

✨ Vegan: No, being of animal origin.

✨ Worth knowing: Because of its provenance, scymnol can pose ethical and sustainability issues, particularly with regard to shark conservation. Growing awareness of these issues has led to a fall in its popularity, and some manufacturers are looking for plant-based alternatives.

Found in: Historically used in some specialty care products, it is now less common due to increased sensitivity to animal welfare and sustainability issues.

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