Cystoseira compressa powder

Cystoseira compressa powder 1
AKA: Compressed Seaweed Extract, Brown Algae Extract
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Cystoseira Compressa Powder is the dried, ground powder obtained from the alga, Cytoseira compressa, Fucaceae.
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Bleaching
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
The dried and powdered form of brown seaweed historically used in Mediterranean skincare rituals. Applied traditionally as a skin treatment for its mineral content and believed detoxifying properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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 →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR