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Expert Verdict
Dunaliella salina is the richest natural source of beta-carotene (up to 14% dry weight), a potent provitamin A antioxidant that delays skin aging by reducing MMP expression and ECM degradation. UVA photoprotective effect demonstrated in vitro via antioxidant and radical-quenching. Dual-function: antioxidant active AND natural orange-yellow colorant for clean-beauty positioning without synthetic dyes. Halophyte microalga grown in hypersaline conditions with scalable open-pond and bioreactor cultivation. Carotenoid stability is the primary formulation challenge: protect from light, heat, and oxidation. Novel Food regulation (EU 2015/2283) applies if any ingestible nutricosmetic claim is made.
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Is Dunaliella Salina Extract safe in cosmetics?
Dunaliella salina is the richest natural source of beta-carotene (up to 14% dry weight), a potent provitamin A antioxidant that delays skin aging by reducing MMP expression and ECM degradation. UVA photoprotective effect demonstrated in vitro via antioxidant and radical-quenching. Dual-function: antioxidant active AND natural orange-yellow colorant for clean-beauty positioning without synthetic dyes. Halophyte microalga grown in hypersaline conditions with scalable open-pond and bioreactor cultivation. Carotenoid stability is the primary formulation challenge: protect from light, heat, and oxidation. Novel Food regulation (EU 2015/2283) applies if any ingestible nutricosmetic claim is made. The EU classifies Dunaliella Salina Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Dunaliella Salina Extract allowed in the EU?
Dunaliella Salina Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dunaliella Salina Extract do in cosmetics?
Dunaliella Salina Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Anti-aging, UV Protection, MMP Inhibitor, Skin Conditioning, Natural Colorant (Orange-Yellow). It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 460441-60-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dunaliella Salina Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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