OriginNative to South America. Gigartina skottsbergii is a red alga from the Gigartinaceae family native to South America's coastal waters. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole algal plant material.
Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract is the extract of the alga, Gigartina skottsbergii
Family
Gigartinaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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