Porphyra umbilicalis extract

AKA: Purple Laver, Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Porphyra umbilicalis, Bangiaceae
Family
Bangiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
223751-76-6
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
A species of edible red seaweed historically used in Northern European and Asian cuisines and skincare for its mineral and nutrient content.
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers
⚖️Regulatory2 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR