Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA “Gloiopeltis Glue”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA: Gloiopeltis Glue
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Film Forming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Synthetic
Clean
Gloiopeltis Glue Science: Process: Drying + Milling | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Endocladiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to East Asia. Derived from Gloiopeltis tenax, a red algae species in the Endocladiaceae family native to East Asia. Produced through drying and milling of the whole algal plant into a fine powder.
Plant Source
Endocladiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Function
Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Film Forming
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Ground form of the red algae Gloiopeltis tenax, maintaining its traditional use in East Asian food and beauty preparations while offering a convenient form for modern cosmetic incorporation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Moisturizer
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR