Lithothamnion corallioides powder

Lithothamnion corallioides powder 1
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Lithothamnion corallioides powder 2
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AKA: Maerl, Coralline Algae Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginNative to France, Atlantic Europe. Derived from Lithothamnion corallioides, a red coralline alga native to Atlantic European waters. Obtained through harvesting, drying, and mechanical milling of the whole algal organism.
Lithothamnion Corallioides Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Lithothamnion corallioides, Hapalidiaceae.
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Gently polishes surface
The paper trail
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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 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR