Sargassum muticum extract
AKA “Alga
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Sargassum muticum extract
AKA: Alga
Extract · Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Marine
Extract
Clean
Sargassum Muticum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Sargassum muticum, Sargassaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Protecting Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Sargassaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to East Asia. Sargassum muticum is a brown seaweed from the Sargassaceae family native to East Asia. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the seaweed's thallus.
Plant Source
Sargassaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Function
Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Skin Protecting
Benefits
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
An invasive brown seaweed species; while not traditionally used historically, it has been incorporated into modern Asian skincare formulations for its mineral content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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