Umbilical Extract
AKA “Placental Extract, Umbilical Cord Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Umbilical extract
AKA: Placental Extract, Umbilical Cord Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Umbilical Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian umbilical cord
CAS #
98654-16-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient derived from umbilical cord tissue, developed in the late 20th century primarily in East Asian cosmetics. It was marketed based on the belief that stem cells or growth factors from umbilical tissue could rejuvenate skin, with no traditional historical precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Anti-Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Human Placental Protein, Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein, Human Placental Enzymes, Human Placental Lipids, Human Umbilical Extract, Placental Protein, Hydro
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Umbilical Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Placental extracts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR