Skin Conditioning
SARGASSUM AQUIFOLIUM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A brown seaweed extract from Sargassum, used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning effects. Considered tolerable when sourced and tested for heavy metals; CIR flagged data gaps for several Sargassum species.
Function
Skin benefits
- Phlorotannin antioxidants
- Polysaccharide hydration
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Sargassum species accumulate arsenic and heavy metals
- CIR found data insufficient for many Sargassum species
- Iodine content
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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