Porphyra yezoensis powder
AKA “
Nori powder, Purple laver powder, Red algae powder
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Ingredient Facts
Porphyra yezoensis powder
AKA: Nori powder, Purple laver powder, Red algae powder
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Marine
Not Clean
Porphyra Yezoensis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Porphyra yezoensis, Bangiaceae
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Powdered form of a Japanese red algae traditionally valued in East Asian beauty practices for skin conditioning and nutritive benefits.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
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
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Porphyra Yezoensis Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR