Cyanidium caldarium extract
AKA “Red algae extract, Thermophilic alga extract”
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Ingredient Facts
Cyanidium caldarium extract
AKA: Red algae extract, Thermophilic alga extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Cyanidium Caldarium Extract is the extract of the alga, Cyanidium Caldarium, Cyanidiophyceae. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Cyanidiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Derived from Cyanidium caldarium, a thermophilic red alga in the Cyanidiaceae family found in hot springs. Extracted from the whole plant using solvent extraction methods.
Plant Source
Cyanidiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from a thermophilic red alga discovered in hot springs. This is a modern ingredient with no traditional use; developed for skincare due to the alga's unique polysaccharides and potential antioxidant properties in contemporary formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR