Betaphycus gelatinum extract

AKA: Alga
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract is the extract of the Alga, Betaphycus gelatinum, Soleriaceae
Family
Solieriaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
Functions
Bleaching
Lightens Color
Lightens skin tone
Traditional Use
Derived from red seaweed, which has been used in traditional Japanese and Asian skincare and medicine for centuries. Seaweed was traditionally valued for its hydrating and mineral-rich properties in skincare.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR