Himanthalia elongata powder

AKA: Thongweed, Sea weed extract, Alga powder
Synthetic
Marine
Not Clean
Himanthalia Elongata Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground Alga, Himanthalia elongata, Himanthaliaceae
CAS #
223751-70-0
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Absorbent
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Derived from a brown seaweed with historical use in Atlantic coastal regions for nutritional and medicinal purposes. Used in modern formulations for its mineral and 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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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