AKA “Hydrolyzed Bladderwrack Protein, Seaweed Protein Hydrolysate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus protein
AKA: Hydrolyzed Bladderwrack Protein, Seaweed Protein Hydrolysate
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Synthetic
Clean
Seaweed-derived protein that strengthens and conditions skin, helping it stay soft and supple.
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.
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
Fucus vesiciosus (bladderwrack) has been used in traditional European medicine and skincare for centuries as a source of iodine and minerals. The plant was valued in coastal communities for skin nourishment and was later processed into hydrolyzed form in the 20th century to improve bioavailability and texture in cosmetics.