Cystoseira balearica extract

AKA: Brown seaweed extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Cystoseira Balearica Extract is the extract of the alga, Cystoseira balearica, Sargassaceae.
Family
Sargassaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
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 brown seaweed species traditionally used in Mediterranean coastal regions for skincare and general wellness. Historically valued for its mineral content and potential skin-conditioning properties in folk cosmetic practices.
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
Antioxidant Protection
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