Ecklonia kurome extract

AKA: Brown Algae Extract

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

OriginNative to Japan. Derived from Ecklonia kurome, a brown alga species native to Japan's coastal waters. Obtained through solvent extraction of the whole algal plant material.

Ecklonia Kurome Extract is the extract of the alga, Ecklonia kurome

Family

Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Antioxidant

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR