Green Algae Extract

INCI: ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT

Function
Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; no CIR report published; MoCRA product listing required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Permitted but poorly characterized for cosmetic safety endpoints; strong antioxidant activity; bioaccumulation of heavy metals from harvest location requires batch-specific certificate of analysis.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

antioxidant skin-protecting marine-algae heavy-metal-risk no-sccs-opinion no-cir-review data-gaps seaweed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Algae Extract safe in cosmetics?

Permitted but poorly characterized for cosmetic safety endpoints; strong antioxidant activity; bioaccumulation of heavy metals from harvest location requires batch-specific certificate of analysis. The EU classifies Green Algae Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Green Algae Extract allowed in the EU?

Green Algae Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Green Algae Extract do in cosmetics?

Green Algae Extract functions as: Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Green Algae 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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