Durvillaea antarctica extract

AKA: New Zealand Bull Kelp, Antarctic Bull Kelp Extract, Durvillaea Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Antarctica, Southern Ocean. Durvillaea antarctica is a brown macroalga native to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica waters. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole plant material.
Durvillaea Antarctica Extract is the extract of the alga, Durvillaea Antarctica, Durvillaeaceae.
Family
Durvillaeaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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.
Locks in moisture
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⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR