Ecklonia kurome extract
AKA “Kurome Extract, Brown Algae Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ecklonia kurome extract
AKA: Brown Algae Extract
Extract · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Ecklonia Kurome Extract is the extract of the alga, Ecklonia kurome
Family
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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 used in traditional Japanese cuisine and medicine for centuries. Historically valued in East Asian skincare for its nutrient density and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR