Ecklonia maxima extract
AKA: Sea bamboo, Giant Kelp Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Ecklonia Maxima Extract is the extract of the alga, Ecklonia maxima
Family
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Extracted from giant kelp native to South Africa, used traditionally by indigenous Khoisan peoples and in colonial-era folk medicine. Historically valued for its mineral-rich composition and potential skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR