Gracilaria verrucosa extract

AKA: False Agardhiela, Alga
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Gracilaria Verrucosa Extract is the extract of the Alga, Gracilaria verrucosa
Family
Gracilariaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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 Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A red seaweed traditionally used in Asian skincare and traditional Chinese medicine for its moisturizing and skin-soothing properties. Used historically in East Asian cosmetics for its polysaccharide content.
EWG
4
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
Dullness
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