Nereocystis luetkeana extract

AKA: Bull Kelp Extract, Oarweed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North America. Derived from Nereocystis luetkeana, a brown kelp alga native to North American coastal waters. Extracted from the thallus using solvent extraction methods to obtain the active compounds.
Nereocystis Luetkeana Extract is the extract of the alga, Nereocystis luetkeana, Laminariaceae.
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR