Cystoseira compressa extract

Cystoseira compressa extract 1
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Cystoseira compressa extract 2
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AKA: Brown seaweed extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from Cystoseira compressa, a brown algae species in the Fucaceae family native to Mediterranean waters. Extracted from the whole plant using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds.
Cystoseira Compressa Extract is the extract of the alga, Cystoseira compressa, Fucaceae.
Family
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant Protection
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Cystoseira Compressa
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 771)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR