Antioxidant
HETEROSIGMA AKASHIWO CELL EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract from a marine microalga, marketed for antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits. Tier is conservative because the parent species can produce ichthyotoxins, so purification matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marine microalga extract used as antioxidant
- Antimicrobial and skin-protecting functional claims
- Hair conditioning use also reported
Known concerns
- Source organism is an ichthyotoxic bloom alga; toxin removal must be controlled
- Limited independent cosmetic safety data
- Composition varies with culture conditions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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