Antioxidant
HYDROLYZED PHAEODACTYLUM TRICORNUTUM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hydrolyzed extract of the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, used for its omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidant fucoxanthin. Microalgae-derived ingredients of this type have a clean cosmetic safety record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marine diatom omega-3s and chrysolaminarin
- Antioxidant carotenoid (fucoxanthin) content
- Skin barrier and hydration support
Known concerns
- Marine extracts may trigger rare seafood-related sensitivity
- Limited published cosmetic safety reviews
- Composition supplier-dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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