HORNET VENOM is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
HORNET VENOM
Safety grade: A
Hornet venom is a potent substance produced by hornets that contains proteins and compounds with antimicrobial properties. In skincare, it's used in trace amounts for its purported benefits to protect and condition the skin.
This ingredient is used to help protect skin from bacteria and fungi, reduce excess oil production, and provide conditioning benefits that support the skin's natural barrier.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antimicrobial ingredients
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**
- C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE — Grade A
- BENZYL BENZOATE — Grade C
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- CHLORPHENESIN — Grade B
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE — Grade C**
- CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A