Alaria esculenta extract
AKA “Dabberlocks Extract, Winged Kelp Extract, Alaria Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Alaria esculenta extract
AKA: Dabberlocks Extract, Winged Kelp Extract, Alaria Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Marine
Extract
Clean
Alaria Esculenta Extract is the extract of the alga, Alaria esculenta Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Moisturising
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A brown kelp species traditionally consumed as food and used in Celtic and Northern European folk medicine for skin health and iodine content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
5
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-5
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR