Laminaria japonica extract
AKA “Kombu Extract, Japanese Kelp Extract, Ma Kombu Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Laminaria japonica extract
AKA: Kombu Extract, Japanese Kelp Extract, Ma Kombu Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Marine
Extract
Clean
Japanese kelp extract that helps protect and nourish skin with natural minerals and nutrients from the ocean.
Family
Laminariaceae (Brown Algae)
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
223751-72-2, 92128-82-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Japan, East Asia. Derived from Laminaria japonica, a brown kelp species harvested from coastal waters of Japan and East Asia. Extracted from the thallus using water or solvent extraction methods to obtain bioactive compounds and minerals.
Plant Source
Laminariaceae (Brown Algae)
Plant Part
Thallus
Functions
Skin Protecting
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Antioxidant
Benefits
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Laminaria Japonica is a kelp widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese skincare for over a thousand years. Valued for its iodine, minerals, and skin-conditioning properties in East Asian beauty traditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR