Digenea simplex extract
AKA “Red seaweed extract, Digenea extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Digenea simplex extract
AKA: Red seaweed extract, Digenea extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Digenea Simplex Extract is an extract of Digenea simplex, Rhodomelaceae
Family
Rhodomelaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
90027-98-8
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Extract from red seaweed traditionally used in Irish and European coastal communities for skincare and healing. Valued in traditional herbalism for its mucilaginous and conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR