Skin Conditioning
SYNECHOCOCCUS ELONGATUS/ALGAE FERMENT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A ferment of Synechococcus on algae substrate. Mild humectant and conditioning cocktail. Generally well tolerated, but cyanobacterial cultures need careful toxin screening.
Skin benefits
- Cyanobacterial ferment - amino-acid and polysaccharide-rich
- Mild humectant and skin-conditioning feel
- Antioxidant residues from the algae substrate
- Renewable feedstock
Known concerns
- Composition not standardised - lot variability
- Cyanobacterial cultures need toxin (e.g. microcystin) screening
- No SCCS dossier for this specific ferment
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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