Alaria esculenta (Sea Kelp) extract
AKA “sea kelp extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Alaria esculenta (Sea Kelp) extract
AKA: Sea kelp extract
Extract · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Alaria esculenta (sea kelp) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting.
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
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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.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Seaweed extracts have been used in traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Celtic skincare and folk medicine for centuries as nutrient-rich and mineral-dense ingredients for skin health and detoxification.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR