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Emollient

MURIELLA AURANTIACA/RUTTNERA LAMELLOSA OIL

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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

A microalgae-derived oil blended from two extremophile strains (Muriella aurantiaca and Ruttnera lamellosa). Used as a sustainable plant-free emollient with a unique lipid profile, with limited but generally favorable safety data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sustainable algal-source lipid
  • Unique fatty acid profile
  • Skin-conditioning emollient

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic toxicology
  • Composition varies by cultivation
  • Novel ingredient class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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