Chondrus crispus extract

AKA: Irish Moss, Carrageenan Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Chondrus Crispus Extract is an extract of the carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinaceae
Family
Rhodophyceae (Red Algae family)
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
244023-79-8
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Irish moss has been used in traditional Irish and Scottish folk medicine for centuries as a skin-soothing and moisturizing agent. Historically valued as a demulcent in traditional preparations for skin health.
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
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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