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Is Placenta vegetarian?

Placenta

Vegetarian Unconfirmed

The organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall in mammals, used as a source of proteins, hormones, and growth factors in cosmetic formulations. Cosmetic placenta extract is typically sourced from bovine or ovine animals.

Also known as Afterbirth extract, Bovine placenta extract, Placenta extract, Placental protein
INCI name Placenta
CAS number 84195-59-5
EC number 282-364-2
CosIng ID 36614
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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