Calcium Carrageenan

AKA: Carrageenan calcium salt

Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae class) harvested from marine sources worldwide. Extracted through alkaline treatment and precipitation of native carrageenan, then calcium-complexed for stabilization.

Carrageenan, calcium salt

CAS #

9049-05-2

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Antimicrobial

Creates protective layer

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR