Sphacelaria scoparia extract
AKA “Brown seaweed extract, Sphacelaria extract”
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Ingredient Facts
Sphacelaria scoparia extract
AKA: Brown seaweed extract, Sphacelaria extract
Extract · Antimicrobial | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
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Sphacelaria Scoparia Extract is the extract of the alga, Sphacelaria scoparia Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Antimicrobial Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Atlantic, Mediterranean. Derived from Sphacelaria scoparia, a brown alga found in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. Extracted from the alga's thallus using solvent extraction methods.
Plant Part
Thallus
Function
Antimicrobial | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Brown seaweed extract used in contemporary skincare. Traditional seaweed has been used in Japanese, Korean, and Celtic coastal cultures for centuries for skin nourishment, and modern extraction of this specific brown algae species provides concentrated minerals and polysaccharides.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR