Hydrolyzed Asparagopsis Armata Extract
AKA “Red seaweed extract, Asparagopsis armata
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed asparagopsis armata extract
AKA: Red seaweed extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
A red seaweed extract from the Atlantic and Mediterranean that helps protect and strengthen skin's natural barrier.
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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Asparagopsis armata (red algae) is native to the Atlantic coast and has been used in traditional Irish and European folk medicine. Hydrolyzed extracts were developed in modern cosmetics to capture the marine algae's humectant and mineral-rich properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR