Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract
INCI: ENTEROMORPHA PROLIFERA/SARGASSUM HORNERI EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern. Potential for allergic reactions in algae-sensitive individuals. Heavy metal contamination (arsenic, lead) possible depending on sourcing - quality control of marine raw materials is critical.. Enteromorpha prolifera (now often classified as Ulva prolifera) is a green alga rich in polysaccharides and minerals. Sargassum horneri is a brown alga containing fucoidans and alginate with reported anti-inflammatory and moisturizing activity. The combination targets marine-derived antiox...
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Is Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract safe in cosmetics?
Low concern. Potential for allergic reactions in algae-sensitive individuals. Heavy metal contamination (arsenic, lead) possible depending on sourcing - quality control of marine raw materials is critical.. Enteromorpha prolifera (now often classified as Ulva prolifera) is a green alga rich in polysaccharides and minerals. Sargassum horneri is a brown alga containing fucoidans and alginate with reported anti-inflammatory and moisturizing activity. The combination targets marine-derived antiox... The EU classifies Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract allowed in the EU?
Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract do in cosmetics?
Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as a single CAS for this specific combination (individual algae extracts may have separate CAS numbers).
What is the Margin of Safety for Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri 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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