Hydrolyzed Ecklonia Cava Extract

AKA: Brown seaweed extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Korea, Japan. Derived from Ecklonia cava, a brown seaweed in the Lessoniaceae family harvested from Korean and Japanese coastal waters. Extracted through enzymatic hydrolysis of the seaweed thallus to break down polysaccharides into smaller bioavailable compounds.
Hydrolyzed Ecklonia Cava Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the alga, Ecklonia cava derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Family
Lessoniaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
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.
Ecklonia Cava Derived By Acid
Enzyme Or Other Method Of Hydrolysis.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR