Fucus spiralis extract
AKA “Spiral Wrack Extract, Twisted Wrack Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Fucus spiralis extract
AKA: Spiral Wrack Extract, Twisted Wrack Extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
Fucus Spiralis Extract is the extract of the alga, Fucus spiralis, Fucaceae.
Family
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Spiraled wrack seaweed has been traditionally used in Scottish and Irish coastal communities for skin health and as a source of minerals. Modern cosmetic extracts are developed to provide antioxidants and trace minerals, building on historical seaweed skincare practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR