Laminaria japonica powder

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AKA: Kombu Powder, Japanese Kelp Powder, Ma Kombu Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, East Asia. Derived from Laminaria japonica, a brown algae species native to Japan and East Asia's coastal waters. Produced through harvesting, drying, and mechanical milling of the algae thallus into fine powder.
Laminaria Japonica Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae.
CAS #
223751-72-2, 92128-82-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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