Laminaria Saccharina Extract at a Glance
- Extract derived from a species of yellow/brown algae
- Most well-known for its skin-soothing and anti-aging antioxidant properties
- Offers chelating action to promote cosmetic formula stability
- Rich in polysaccharides that can boost hydration
Laminaria Saccharina Extract Description
are also known to be a source of skin-soothing beta-glucan. Overall, studies show this ingredient has great potential for improving compromised skin and may help boost hydration as well.
offers chelating properties, which can help prevent minerals and metals present in cosmetic formulations from bonding to other ingredients and impacting their efficacy. Chelating agents also prevent unwanted changes to a product’s texture, odor, and/or consistency.
extract was assessed for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2019. Their report surveyed 136 personal care products containing 0.00001-0.54% Laminaria saccharina extract, where it was determined to be “safe as used in cosmetics in the present practices of use.”
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Laminaria Saccharina Extract References
Antioxidants, November 2019, pages 1-17
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1074
Cosmetics, November 2018, pages 1-41
International Journal of Food Science & Technology, January 2015, pages 24-31