Lithothamnion corallioides powder

AKA “Coralline Algae Powder”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Lithothamnion corallioides powder

AKA: Coralline Algae Powder

Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Not Clean

Lithothamnion Corallioides Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Lithothamnion corallioides, Hapalidiaceae.

Form

Powder

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Functions

Abrasive

Physical Exfoliant

Gently polishes surface

Traditional Use

A coralline red algae traditionally used in European herbalism and skincare for its mineral content and gentle absorbent properties. Long recognized in Celtic traditions for supporting skin and digestive health.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Moderate Irritant

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Lithothamnion Corallioides Powder

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR