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Cystoseira balearica extract
AKA “Brown seaweed extract, Cystoseira balearica extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Cystoseira balearica extract
AKA: Brown seaweed extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Cystoseira Balearica Extract is the extract of the alga, Cystoseira balearica, Sargassaceae.
Family
Sargassaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A brown seaweed species traditionally used in Mediterranean coastal regions for skincare and general wellness. Historically valued for its mineral content and potential skin-conditioning properties in folk cosmetic practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant Protection
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR