Phymatolithon calcareum extract

AKA: Red Algae Extract, Coralline Algae Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Phymatolithon Calcareum Extract is the extract of the alga, Phymatolithon calcareum
Family
Hapalidiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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
Derived from coralline red algae traditionally used in Irish and Celtic folk medicine for skin health and mineral supplementation. Incorporated into modern cosmetics for its mineral content and potential skin-soothing properties.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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