Emollient

Badger Oil

Badger Oil is the oil derived from the badger, Meles meles; Meles Oil
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Badger Oil is the oil derived from the badger, Meles meles; Meles Oil

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-oil
Verdict

Animal-derived oil; requires verification of legal sourcing, species protection status, and compliance with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards which typically exclude animal-derived ingredients.

US Note

Not specifically restricted; animal-derived oils must meet general cosmetic safety requirements

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.