Emollient
R-AUXENOCHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A microalgae-fermented oil from Auxenochlorella protothecoides — a sustainable triglyceride emollient with composition similar to palm oil. Used as a vegan/eco-friendly substitute, with a clean profile but limited long-term dossiers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sustainable plant-free triglycerides
- Lightweight emollient feel
- Palm-oil alternative
Known concerns
- GMO-strain disclosure varies
- Sparse long-term cosmetic data
- Fermentation-batch composition variation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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