Ecklonia kurome extract

Ecklonia kurome extract 1
AKA: Brown Algae Extract
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Ecklonia Kurome Extract is the extract of the alga, Ecklonia kurome
Family
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
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
A brown seaweed used in traditional Japanese cuisine and medicine for centuries. Historically valued in East Asian skincare for its nutrient density and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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