Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA “Gloiopeltis Glue”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA: Gloiopeltis Glue
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Synthetic
Clean
Gloiopeltis Glue Science: Process: Drying + Milling | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Powder
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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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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
Moisturizer
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR