Laminaria japonica extract

Laminaria japonica extract

AKA “Kombu Extract, Japanese Kelp Extract, Ma Kombu Extract”

Extract

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

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Functions

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

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.

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.