Humectant
HYDROLYZED LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrolyzed Japanese kelp (now reclassified as Saccharina japonica). Provides humectant alginate fragments, fucoidan antioxidants, and minerals. Mild, biodegradable, and well tolerated at typical cosmetic concentrations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Alginate-derived humectant fragments
- Fucoidan-rich antioxidant action
- Mineral and amino acid skin nourishment
- Mild and biodegradable
Known concerns
- Iodine content matters for thyroid-sensitive users at very high %
- Possible heavy-metal carryover if seaweed source is unmonitored
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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