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Skin Conditioning

HALIMEDA OPUNTIA EXTRACT

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An extract of Halimeda opuntia, a calcareous green alga from coral-reef ecosystems. Provides minerals and mild conditioning; reef-sourcing sustainability is the primary concern.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Calcareous green alga rich in calcium carbonate and minerals
  • Mild exfoliating/conditioning effect
  • Trace antioxidant compounds

Known concerns

  • Reef-associated alga — sustainability and CITES-adjacent sourcing concerns
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Variable composition by harvest

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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