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Common Name(s): Wild boar platelet extract,wild boar platelet extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides polyphenol radical scavenging, terpenoid nf-kb/cox anti-inflammatory activity, and characteristic wild boar secondary metabolite skin conditioning.
Why It's Used: Wild boar platelet extract is selected for the characteristic secondary metabolite signature of wild boar — the phytochemical profile provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or skin conditioning benefits specific to this botanical species.
How It Works: Polyphenol catechol h-atom donation for ros scavenging; terpenoids inhibit iκb kinase; flavonoids compete at cox-1/2; polysaccharides provide prebiotic and humectant conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – 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%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: No - porcine; prohibited by explicit text
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: name declares porcine or lard origin; no supplier document can make this conditional. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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
Standardise to marker compounds — secondary metabolite content varies 3–10× with growing conditions.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,wild boar botanical extract review