ASPHALTUM EXTRACT

Shilajit (also known as Asphaltum, mineral pitch, or mumijo) is a tar-like substance found primarily in Himalayan rocks, composed of humic substances including fulvic acid. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and has found application in cosmetics as a skin conditioning and antioxidant ingredient. The CosIng database lists ASPHALTUM EXTRACT as a cosmetic ingredient with skin conditioning function. The extract is rich in fulvic acid and minerals. While the exact CAS number is not assigned (it is a complex natural substance), the ingredient is recognized in cosmetic formulation. Usage levels in skincare are typically around 0.1-5% depending on the concentration of the extract.