Lessonia nigrescens powder
AKA “Nigrescens Seaweed Powder, Black Lessonia Powder
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Lessonia nigrescens powder
AKA: Nigrescens Seaweed Powder, Black Lessonia Powder
Ingredient · Binding · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Lessonia Nigrescens Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground Alga, Lessonia nigrescens
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Derived from dried Lessonia nigrescens brown kelp, traditionally valued by South American coastal communities for its mineral richness. Used in contemporary skincare for its iodine, potassium, and trace mineral content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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