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Skin Conditioning

CHLORELLA PYRENOIDOSA EXTRACT

CAS 223749-81-3 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A widely-used Chlorella microalgae extract. Provides chlorophyll, carotenoids and amino acids for skin conditioning and antioxidant action. Generally well-tolerated at cosmetic grade.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant chlorophyll and carotenoids
  • Skin-conditioning amino acids and peptides
  • Microalgae with broad food/cosmetic history

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Cultivation purity affects metals load
  • Rare algal protein sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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