Placental Protein
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Placenta-Derived Protein
Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
Placenta, ext. Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, inorganic ions, etc. obtained from mammalian placenta
CAS #
84195-59-5
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Placental protein became a cosmetic ingredient in the early 20th century, particularly in anti-aging creams marketed in Europe and Japan. This is a modern development with no traditional medical or cosmetic history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR