Ascophyllum nodosum powder

AKA: Knotted Wrack Powder, Seaweed Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to North Atlantic, Ireland. Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, a brown algae species harvested from North Atlantic coastlines, particularly Ireland. Produced by drying and milling the algae thallus into a fine powder form.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
CAS #
84775-78-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR