Gelidium Amansii Oligosaccharides

Gelidium Amansii Oligosaccharides 1
Gelidium Amansii Oligosaccharides 2
AKA: Algae Oligosaccharides
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Algae Oligosaccharides
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
Traditional Use
A modern extraction of polysaccharide compounds from Gelidium Amansii seaweed, developed to concentrate the hydrating properties traditionally attributed to the whole seaweed in Asian beauty practices.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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