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Emollient

CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES OIL

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A microalgal oil from cultivated Chlorella protothecoides — a sustainable, fermentation-derived alternative to plant oils. Rich in oleic acid and carotenoids, well tolerated on skin, with no notable safety flags.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Sustainable algal source
  • Rich in oleic and linoleic acid
  • Carotenoid antioxidants
  • Good skin compatibility

Known concerns

  • Limited long-term cosmetic dossier
  • Possible trace algal proteins

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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