Hydrolyzed Fucus Vesiculosus Protein

AKA: Hydrolyzed Bladderwrack Protein, Seaweed Protein Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Fucus Vesiculosus Protein is the hydrolysate of the protein obtained from the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Furaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
84696-13-9
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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
Traditional Use
Fucus vesiciosus (bladderwrack) has been used in traditional European medicine and skincare for centuries as a source of iodine and minerals. The plant was valued in coastal communities for skin nourishment and was later processed into hydrolyzed form in the 20th century to improve bioavailability and texture in cosmetics.
EWG
3
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR