Is Ecklonia Cava Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ecklonia Cava Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Active Ingredient
Ecklonia Cava Extract
INCI: ECKLONIA CAVA EXTRACT
Ecklonia Cava Extract (CAS None) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor, UV Protection,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 75%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor, UV Protection, Anti-apoptotic (Keratinocyte), Anti-aging, Skin Brightening
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
75%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; phlorotannin extracts permitted without specific restriction. Novel Food regulation may apply to any oral/ingestible positioning. MoCRA 2026 compliance required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ecklonia Cava Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ecklonia Cava Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
heavy-metal-testing-required
marine-origin
phlorotannin-source
unique-marine-polyphenol
tyrosinase-inhibitor
hyaluronidase-inhibitor
uv-keratinocyte-protection
standardize-phlorotannin-content
in-vitro-evidence
wild-harvest-variability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecklonia Cava Extract allowed in the EU?
Ecklonia Cava Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 75%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ecklonia Cava Extract do in cosmetics?
Ecklonia Cava Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor, UV Protection, Anti-apoptotic (Keratinocyte), Anti-aging, Skin Brightening. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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