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HYDROLYZED CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT

CAS 244023-79-8 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A hydrolysed extract of Irish moss seaweed, rich in moisturising polysaccharides. Topical use has a long benign track record; concerns around carrageenans mostly relate to ingestion, not skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Carrageenan-derived hydrolysate from Irish moss
  • Skin-hydrating polysaccharides
  • Edible-seaweed origin
  • Long topical-use history

Known concerns

  • Some carrageenans flagged for ingestion concerns (oral)
  • Possible mild irritation at very high %
  • Quality varies with degree of hydrolysis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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