Salicornia herbacea extract
AKA “Jointed Glasswort
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Salicornia herbacea extract
AKA: Jointed Glasswort
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Salicornia Herbacea Extract is an extract of the Jointed Glasswort, Salicornia herbacea L., Chenopodiaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91845-47-5
Form
Liquid
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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
Used in traditional Korean and East Asian skincare for centuries as a salt-loving plant believed to have mineral-rich and skin-conditioning properties; modern extraction has made it more prevalent in contemporary cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR