Ingredient

Ostrea Shell Extract

Low risk

FunctionMineral

What it is — Ostrea Shell Extract is a mineral-derived ingredient obtained from oyster shell.

What it does — It is commonly used to help condition and refine the skin's feel, contributing minerals within a wider formula.

Typical use — Found in creams, masks and conditioning treatments as a supporting mineral ingredient.

Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable as a supporting ingredient; because it is derived from shellfish, those with shellfish sensitivities may prefer to be cautious. It is animal-derived and not vegan.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if you have known sensitivities.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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