Pellis Lipida

Also known as: Skin Lipid Extract / Animal-Derived Skin Lipids

INCI: Pellis Lipida | Function: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Barrier Repair | Type: Animal-Derived Lipid Complex

What Is Pellis Lipida?

Pellis Lipida (Latin for 'skin lipid') is an animal-derived lipid extract obtained from porcine or bovine skin tissue. It contains a complex mixture of ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids, and triglycerides that closely mimics the lipid composition of human stratum corneum. It is used in niche therapeutic skincare products for severely compromised skin barriers.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Barrier repair — lipid composition closely matches human skin lipids
+ Deep moisturization — complex lipid mixture restores skin hydration
+ Ceramide-rich — provides skin-identical ceramides
+ Occlusive protection — forms protective lipid film on skin

Pros

+ Highly biomimetic — closest match to human skin lipids
+ Effective for severely dry and compromised skin conditions
+ Traditional use in pharmacy compounding
+ Contains complete lipid profile (ceramides + cholesterol + fatty acids)

Cons

− Animal-derived — not suitable for vegan or halal formulations
− Ethical sourcing concerns — requires animal tissue
− Limited commercial availability — niche ingredient
− Safety depends on source and processing quality

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body
Product Type	Leave-On
Source	Animal
Natural Level	Natural

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1-2/5
Comedogenic Rating	2-3/5
EWG Score	2/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed — animal-derived, must comply with TSE regulations
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed — regulated as animal-derived ingredient
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed — halal compliance requires certification
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed — animal-derived ingredient registration required

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Barrier repair cream	1 - 5%
Therapeutic ointment	2 - 10%
Compromised skin treatment	1 - 5%

References

CosIng (2025) — Pellis Lipida. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
PubMed — Skin lipid barrier biology. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
SpecialChem — Biomimetic lipids in skincare. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/

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