Fucus spiralis extract

AKA: Spiral Wrack Extract, Twisted Wrack Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
Fucus Spiralis Extract is the extract of the alga, Fucus spiralis, Fucaceae.
Family
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Spiraled wrack seaweed has been traditionally used in Scottish and Irish coastal communities for skin health and as a source of minerals. Modern cosmetic extracts are developed to provide antioxidants and trace minerals, building on historical seaweed skincare practices.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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