OriginNative to North Pacific. Macrocystis pyrifera is a large brown kelp species harvested from the North Pacific Ocean. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole plant material.
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
347174-92-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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.
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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