AKA “Cyanobacteria Extract, Blue Algae Polysaccharide”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharides
AKA: Cyanobacteria Extract, Blue Algae Polysaccharide
Ingredient · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharides is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Absorbs Excess Oil
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Extracted from cyanobacteria, this is a modern ingredient developed in the late 20th century. Designed as a biotechnological alternative to traditional polysaccharide thickeners and skin-conditioning agents.