Skin Conditioning
GRACILARIA VERRUCOSA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An extract of Gracilaria verrucosa, a red alga that is a primary commercial source of agar. Provides hydrating polysaccharides; well tolerated and food-grade.
Function
Skin benefits
- Major commercial source of agar/agarose polysaccharides
- Hydrating and film-forming on skin
- Mineral and amino-acid content
Known concerns
- Marine sourcing — possible iodine and heavy-metal traces
- Composition variable by harvest
- Limited cosmetic-specific peer-reviewed data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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