Ecklonia cava extract

AKA: Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to South Korea, Japan. Ecklonia cava is a brown kelp seaweed harvested from coastal waters in South Korea and Japan. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole plant material.
Ecklonia Cava Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ecklonia cava, Alariaceae
Family
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
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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🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR