Skin Conditioning
POLYSIPHONIA ELONGATA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A red seaweed extract used for hydration and skin conditioning. Generally well tolerated by analogy with other red algae; species-specific safety data is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sulphated polysaccharide hydration
- Antioxidant pigments
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- No CIR review for this species
- Heavy metal accumulation potential
- Composition strain-dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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