Skin Conditioning
ALSIDIUM HELMINTHOCORTON EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An extract of Corsican moss, a red alga historically used as an anthelmintic medicine. Cosmetic use is rare; its kainic-acid content is a real pharmacological concern at non-trivial concentrations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Contains kainic acid and brominated metabolites with bioactive potential
- Marine red alga, mineral and polysaccharide content
- Traditional medicinal use as a vermifuge
Known concerns
- Kainic acid is a potent neurotoxin/excitotoxin if absorbed systemically
- Historically a medicinal anthelmintic, not a cosmetic-first ingredient
- Brominated marine compounds can be sensitising
- No CIR/SCCS dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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