Asparagopsis armata extract
AKA “Red Alga”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Asparagopsis armata extract
AKA: Red Alga
Extract · Skin Protecting | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Marine
Extract
Clean
A protective red algae extract from the Mediterranean and South Africa that helps shield and defend skin.
Family
Bonnemaisoniaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
174393-71-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to South Africa, Mediterranean. Asparagopsis armata is a red algae belonging to the Bonnemaisoniaceae family, native to the Mediterranean Sea and South Africa. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the algal thallus.
Plant Source
Bonnemaisoniaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Function
Skin Protecting | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A red seaweed traditionally used in Irish and Scottish coastal communities for skincare. Modern extraction developed to concentrate its bioactive polysaccharides and minerals for contemporary cosmetic applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR