Umbilical Extract
AKA: Placental Extract, Umbilical Cord Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Umbilical Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian umbilical cord
CAS #
98654-16-1
Form
Liquid
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR