Skin Conditioning
CYSTOSEIRA BALEARICA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A Mediterranean brown algae extract with phlorotannin antioxidants. Behaves like related Cystoseira species — generally low risk — with the usual seaweed arsenic-monitoring caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Brown-algae phlorotannin antioxidants
- Polysaccharide hydration
- Mineral skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Possible arsenic carryover from seaweed
- Species-specific cosmetic data limited
- Iodine sensitivity in rare users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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