Ascophyllum nodosum extract

AKA “Alga”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Ascophyllum nodosum extract

AKA: Alga

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Marine

Synthetic

Clean

Brown seaweed from the Irish coast that nourishes and conditions skin, helping it feel soft and hydrated.

Family

Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae)

Plant Part

Thallus

CAS #

84775-78-0

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to North Atlantic, Ireland. Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, a brown seaweed harvested from the North Atlantic coast near Ireland. Extracted from the thallus through water or solvent extraction methods to concentrate bioactive compounds.

Plant Source

Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae)

Plant Part

Thallus

Function

Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Antioxidant

Benefits

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Modern extraction of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum developed in the 20th century to concentrate its bioactive compounds (polysaccharides, minerals) for use in contemporary skincare formulations.