Is Algae Extract safe in cosmetics?
Algae Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Algae Extract
INCI: ALGAE EXTRACT
Algae Extract (CAS 92128-82-0) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, antioxidant, hair conditioning, absorbent, viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin conditioning, antioxidant, hair conditioning, absorbent, viscosity increasing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2019 concluded 32 brown algae-derived ingredients safe at present use concentrations; data insufficient for remaining 50 species. Several species GRAS for food use (21 CFR 172.365, 184.1120).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Algae Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "4", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry", "acne_safe": "no", "source": "Fulton 1989, Kligman studies"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Algae Extract.
Regulatory Flags
species-dependent-safety
arsenic-impurity-risk
endocrine-concern-fucus
no-dermal-absorption-data
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of cosmetic products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Algae Extract allowed in the EU?
Algae Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Algae Extract do in cosmetics?
Algae Extract functions as: skin conditioning, antioxidant, hair conditioning, absorbent, viscosity increasing. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92128-82-0.
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