Back to Ingredient Dictionary

Common Name(s): Caviar extract,caviar extract/water,sturgeon roe bioactive complex,luxury anti-aging protein active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers phospholipid-rich anti-aging conditioning from caviar's phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine complex, omega-3 dha/epa anti-inflammatory fatty acids, and vitamin a/e/d skin conditioning from the concentrated roe nutrient profile.

Why It's Used: Caviar provides the highest combined phospholipid + omega-3 fatty acid + fat-soluble vitamin density of any natural cosmetic ingredient โ€” the luxury positioning reflects the genuine chemical complexity and biological activity of the roe nutrient matrix.

How It Works: Caviar phospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (40-50% total pl) provides biomimetic skin membrane conditioning; phosphatidylserine (10-15%) provides ps receptor-mediated cell renewal signalling. dha (c22:6, omega-3): anti-inflammatory through pge3 pathway; resolvin and protectin precursor for active inflammation resolution. vitamins a/d/e: nuclear receptor activation for gene regulation.

Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,luxury beauty

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - species declaration required

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: marine animal origin; permissibility varies by madhhab and species is undeclared. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Sturgeon sustainability: wild sturgeon are critically endangered โ€” cosmetic caviar extract must come from certified aquaculture farms (primarily siberian sturgeon acipenser baerii in controlled farming). cites export permits required for trade.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,caviar sturgeon roe extract luxury anti-aging review