Skin Conditioning
THALASSIOSIRA PSEUDONANA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A marine diatom extract used for skin conditioning. Diatoms are silica-shelled microalgae; class-analogy suggests low risk topically with no major flags reported.
Function
Skin benefits
- Diatom silica for skin smoothing
- Marine carotenoid antioxidants
- Polysaccharide hydration
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety literature
- Possible silica particulate from frustules
- Batch variability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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