Nereocystis luetkeana extract
AKA “Bull Kelp Extract, Oarweed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nereocystis luetkeana extract
AKA: Bull Kelp Extract, Oarweed Extract
Extract · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Nereocystis Luetkeana Extract is the extract of the alga, Nereocystis luetkeana, Laminariaceae.
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Bull kelp, a Pacific Northwest seaweed, has been used traditionally by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific coast for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Modern cosmetic use derives from the ingredient's natural mineral and polysaccharide content, which offers hydration and skin conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR