Saccharina angustata extract
AKA “Narrow-blade Kelp Extract, Saccharina Angustata Seaweed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Saccharina angustata extract
AKA: Narrow-blade Kelp Extract, Saccharina Angustata Seaweed Extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Saccharina Angustata Extract is the extract of the alga, Saccharina angustata.
Family
Laminariaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A brown seaweed traditionally used in East Asian coastal regions for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Modern cosmetic use derives from traditional appreciation of seaweed's mineral and nutrient density.
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
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR