Gigartina skottsbergii extract
AKA “Red algae extract, Carrageenan extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Gigartina skottsbergii extract
AKA: Red algae extract, Carrageenan extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract is the extract of the alga, Gigartina skottsbergii
Family
Gigartinaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
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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
A red algae native to southern Chile and Antarctica with no significant traditional use; developed for modern cosmetics for its potential moisturizing and antioxidant properties in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR