Wild Boar Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Wild Boar Oil is the oil obtained from the visceral and back fat of the wild boar Sus scrofa domestica.
What does it do?
Wild Boar Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Wild Boar Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wild Boar Oil?
Wild Boar Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wild Boar Oil is the oil obtained from the visceral and back fat of the wild boar Sus scrofa domestica.
Is Wild Boar Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Wild Boar Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Wild Boar Oil do in cosmetic products?
Wild Boar Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/04/2020