Skin Conditioning
BOTRYOCLADIA OCCIDENTALIS EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A red seaweed (sea-grape) extract rich in sulfated polysaccharides. Likely behaves like other red algae topically — hydrating and gentle — but cosmetic-specific safety data is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sulfated polysaccharide hydration
- Anticoagulant/anti-inflammatory bioactives
- Marine mineral skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Possible heavy-metal carryover from seaweed
- Sulfated polysaccharide bioactivity not fully characterized topically
- Sparse cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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