Microalgae wax
TISOCHRYSIS LUTEA WAX
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tisochrysis lutea wax is extracted from a golden marine microalgae and used as a sustainable emollient wax in skincare. It provides barrier support, conditioning and a luxurious silky skin feel.
Skin benefits
- Sustainable marine microalgae-derived wax for cosmetics
- Provides emollient feel and skin barrier support
- Rich in unsaturated lipids beneficial to skin
- Natural alternative to mineral oil or petrolatum waxes
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety publications for this exact species
- Variability between batches possible without standardization
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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