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Antioxidant

HETEROSIGMA AKASHIWO CELL EXTRACT

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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

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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