Is Snail Secretion Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
Snail Secretion Filtrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Snail Secretion Filtrate
INCI: SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE
Snail Secretion Filtrate (CAS 23-23-3) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as UV Filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA classifies as cosmetic ingredient (not drug). No GRAS/GRASE status — inapplicable category. CIR Expert Panel concludes safe at current practices and concentrations. MoCRA registration required for finished products. No FDA concentration limits.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Snail Secretion Filtrate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "Yes (some)", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restric…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-151-2", "ingredient_class": "other", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_inhib…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "5.0", "optimal_ph_max": "7.0", "stable_ph_min": "4.5", "stable_ph_max": "7.5", "degrades_above_ph": "8.0", "degrades_below_ph": "4.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Natural growth factors and peptides", "formulation_note": "Contains allantoin and glycolic acid", "source": "Formulation literature"}
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "91722-87-1", "ingredient_class": "tan_extender", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_conc…
sensory
{"silky": "gel-like", "smooth, glides easily": "slippery, repairing", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "healed, plump", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.38", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "fair", "light": "light", "synthetic": "biotechnology"}
skin_suitability
{"oily_skin": "acceptable", "dry_skin": "recommended", "sensitive_skin": "acceptable", "combination_skin": "acceptable", "normal_skin": "recommended", "acne_prone": "acceptable", "rosacea": "acceptable", "eczema": "acceptable", "hyperpigmentation": "acceptable", "aging_mature": "recommended", "dehydrated": "recommended", "skin_benefit_primary": "wound-healing", "skin_benefit_secondary": "anti-agin…
wound_healing
{"cas_number": "91082-17-6", "ingredient_class": "tissue_regenerator", "primary_mechanism": "ECM_remodeling", "wound_healing_phase_target": "proliferation/remodeling", "cell_types_affected": "fibroblasts/keratinocytes", "collagen_synthesis_stimulation_pct": "55", "collagen_type_I_promotion": "yes", "collagen_type_III_promotion": "yes", "collagen_type_IV_promotion": "no", "elastin_synthesis_stimula…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Regulatory Flags
animal-derived
shellfish-cross-reactivity
no-mos-data
no-cas-number
no-dermal-absorption-data
korea-category-i
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snail Secretion Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Snail Secretion Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Snail Secretion Filtrate functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 23-23-3.
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