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Active ingredient

Placental Protein

Placental Protein is a protein complex derived from animal or plant placenta, used in cosmetics primarily in Japanese skincare for its skin conditioning and purported anti-aging properties.

Also known as: plant placental protein

Skin conditioningHair conditioning

Benefits

  • ✓Skin conditioning and moisturization
  • ✓Traditional use in Japanese and Korean skincare for anti-aging
  • ✓May support skin radiance

Watch for

  • ⚠Limited clinical evidence for efficacy claims
  • ⚠Human-derived variants prohibited in the EU due to disease transmission concerns
  • ⚠Animal-derived source requires ethical consideration
At a glance
CategoryActive
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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Products with Placental Protein

Sake Skin Lotion High MoistToner
Kikumasamune
Sake Skin Lotion High Moist