Cystoseira baccata extract
AKA “Alga”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Cystoseira baccata extract
AKA: Alga
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
Cystoseira Baccata Extract is the extract of the Alga, Cystoseira baccata Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Atlantic, Mediterranean. Cystoseira baccata is a brown seaweed from the Fucaceae family found in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole algal plant material.
Plant Source
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Humectant
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A brown seaweed extract used historically in Celtic and European coastal regions as food and folk remedy. Contemporary skincare formulations use it for its fucoidan polysaccharides and mineral-rich profile for skin hydration and antioxidant benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR