Fucus vesiculosus powder
AKA “bladderwrack powder, kelp powder
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Fucus vesiculosus powder
AKA: Bladderwrack powder, Kelp powder
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Fucus Vesiculosus Powder is the powder obtained from Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae
CAS #
84696-13-9
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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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
Dried and powdered form of bladderwrack created for easier incorporation into skincare formulations while preserving the seaweed's historical reputation as a mineral-rich ingredient for skin health.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR