Botryocladia occidentalis extract

AKA: Red Grapes, Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Botryocladia Occidentalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Botryocladia occidentalis, Rhodymeniaceae
Family
Rhodymeniaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A contemporary marine botanical extract developed in modern skincare. Derived from red algae and created for its potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties in contemporary formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR