Laminaria ochroleuca extract brown algae extract seaweed extract
AKA “Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Brown Algae Extract, Seaweed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Laminaria ochroleuca extract brown algae extract seaweed extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
Brown seaweed extract from the Atlantic and Mediterranean that conditions and protects hair and skin while helping preserve the formula's freshness.
CAS #
May vary slightly depending on the specific extract
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Laminaria (kelp/seaweed) has been used in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and European coastal medicine for skin nourishment and mineral replenishment. Rich in iodine and minerals, it was historically valued for improving skin tone and elasticity in maritime cultures.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR