Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media

AKA: Porphyridium culture media, Red microalga conditioned media
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Not Clean
Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of the algae, Porphyridium cruentum after several days of growth, Porphyridiaceae.
CAS #
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
A modern fermentation product developed in the late 20th century. The culture medium is used in contemporary skincare for its bioactive compounds produced during fermentation.
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
Hydration
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