Saccharina japonica extract
AKA “Japanese Kelp Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Saccharina japonica extract
AKA: Japanese Kelp Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Saccharina Japonica Extract is the extract of the alga, Saccharina japonica.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Japanese kelp has been used in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine for centuries to support skin health and provide minerals. Valued in traditional practice for its iodine content and skin-nourishing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Laminaria Japonica Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Saccharina Japonica Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Saccharina Japonica Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Inhibition of UVB-Induced Inflammation by Laminaria japonica Extract via Regulation of nc886-PKR Pathway.
Lee KS, Cho E, Weon JB, Park D, Fréchet M et al.
Nutrients, 2020
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR