Laminaria longissima extract
AKA “Longissima Kelp Extract, Long-leafed Kelp Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Laminaria longissima extract
AKA: Longissima Kelp Extract, Long-leafed Kelp Extract
Extract · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Laminaria Longissima Extract is the extract of the alga, Laminaria longissima
Family
Laminariaceae (Brown Algae)
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Laminaria longissima is a brown kelp used in traditional Japanese and Korean skincare for centuries, valued for its mineral content and believed moisturizing properties. Seaweed-based skincare preparations were documented in East Asian beauty practices for treating dryness and improving skin texture.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR