Common Name(s): Ovotransferrin,cosmetic active ingredient,established formulation function

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Ovotransferrin delivers its characteristic primary cosmetic function — whether active skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial preservation, rheological control, or sensory enhancement — contributing measurable formulation value at its recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Formulators select ovotransferrin for its specific functional chemistry that provides the required outcome in their formulation — skin bioactivity, stability contribution, or consumer experience — supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Ovotransferrin works through the fundamental chemical and biological mechanisms of its molecular class. its physicochemical properties (molecular weight, logp, pka, functional groups) determine interactions with skin proteins, lipid membranes, formulation matrices, and biological receptors — mechanism detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - animal origin stated in the record's own description; documentation required

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: pass-1 miss: the record's own detail text states an animal derivation, but pass 1 classified on the name and source_notes only. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Ovotransferrin has been assessed within the cosmetic ingredient regulatory framework. at standard concentrations it delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by cosing (eu), cir (usa), and relevant regulatory bodies.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,ovotransferrin technical literature