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Skin Conditioning

PHAEOCYSTIS POUCHETII 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 bloom-forming marine microalga. Cosmetic safety data is very limited and the source organism has been linked to skin and respiratory irritation in marine blooms; treated cautiously.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Marine polysaccharide skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant DMSP-derived metabolites
  • Hydration claims

Known concerns

  • Phaeocystis can produce DMSP and acrylate-related metabolites
  • Bloom-forming species linked to foam and skin irritation reports in seawater
  • Very limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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