Laminaria japonica powder

AKA: Kombu Powder, Japanese Kelp Powder, Ma Kombu Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Laminaria Japonica Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae.
CAS #
223751-72-2, 92128-82-0
Form
Powder
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
The dried, powdered form of Laminaria Japonica kelp, used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese beauty practices. Applied traditionally as a nourishing and mineral-rich ingredient for skin health.
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
Uneven Texture
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