Chlorella vulgaris dermochlorella algae extract
AKA “Chlorella vulgaris”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Chlorella vulgaris dermochlorella algae extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Chlorella Vulgaris Dermochlorella Algae Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
223749-83-5
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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.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
A freshwater green algae used in traditional Asian medicine, particularly in Japan and China, for detoxification and nutritional supplementation. In modern skincare, it emerged in the 1980s-1990s as interest in algae-based cosmetics grew, valued for its chlorophyll and amino acid content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR