murphyAgarose
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Agar polysaccharide, Agarose gel
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginExtracted from red and brown seaweed species (Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae) found in marine environments worldwide. Isolated through alkaline extraction and purification of the seaweed cell wall polysaccharides.
Agarose is the polysaccharide extracted from the Red Seaweed, Gracilaria, Gelidiaceae
CAS #
9012-36-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR