Is Microalgae Extract safe in cosmetics?
Microalgae Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Microalgae Extract
INCI: MICROALGAE EXTRACT
Microalgae Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; considered safe for cosmetic use; no CIR formal assessment for generic microalgae extract
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Microalgae Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Microalgae Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
marine
antioxidant
anti-aging
skin-conditioning
humectant
omega-rich
sustainable-sourcing-consideration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microalgae Extract allowed in the EU?
Microalgae Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Microalgae Extract do in cosmetics?
Microalgae Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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