Skin Conditioning
CHLAMYDOMONAS ACIDOPHILA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An acid-tolerant green microalga extract marketed for antioxidant claims. Cosmetic-specific safety data is sparse; treated cautiously by class-analogy with other Chlamydomonas extracts.
Function
Skin benefits
- Carotenoid antioxidants from extremophile alga
- Polysaccharide skin conditioning
- Marketed barrier-support claims
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety literature
- Strain variability
- Possible trace metals from acid-tolerant cultivation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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