Macrocystis pyrifera (Kelp)
AKA “Kelp”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Macrocystis pyrifera (Kelp)
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Marine
Not Clean
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) is a cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
347174-92-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, particularly in China and Japan, as a nutrient-rich food and topical remedy for skin health and joint conditions. Applied in traditional skincare practices for its mineral and iodine content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Anti-herpetic Activity of Macrocystis pyrifera and Durvillaea antarctica Algae Extracts Against HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Castillo E, Duarte LF, Corrales N, Álvarez DM, Farías MA et al.
Frontiers in microbiology, 2020
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Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Blade/Pneumatocyst/Stipe Juice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Macrocystis pyrifera ferment-containing creams for optimizing facial skin rejuvenation.
Gold M, Bae YC, Goldberg DJ, Jamal S, Lewis AB et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023
Macrocystis pyrifera Lipids Reduce Cytokine-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Signalling and Barrier Dysfunction in Human Keratinocyte Models.
Kok JML, Dowd GC, Cabral JD, Wise LM
International journal of molecular sciences, 2023
Macrocystis pyrifera Lipids Reduce Cytokine-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Signalling and Barrier Dysfunction in Human Keratinocyte Models.
Kok JML, Dowd GC, Cabral JD, Wise LM
International journal of molecular sciences, 2023
Physicochemical characterization and cosmetic application of kelp blanching water polysaccharides.
Liu P, Hu J, Wang Q, Tan J, Wei J et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR