Ecklonia/Laminaria Extract

AKA: Kelp Extract, Brown Algae Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

Ecklonia/Laminaria Extract is the extract of a mixture of the algae, Ecklonia and Laminaria.

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

Brown seaweeds used for over 2,000 years in East Asian traditional medicine and cuisine, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. Historically valued for iodine content, mineral richness, and potential benefits for skin health and inflammation reduction.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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