Ecklonia radiata extract

AKA: Common Kelp, Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Ecklonia Radiata Extract is the extract of the Alga, Ecklonia radiata
Family
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 Chinese and East Asian medicine for centuries. Historically valued in skincare formulations for its antioxidant properties and potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR