Porphyridium purpureum extract

Porphyridium purpureum extract 1
photograph
AKA: Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginDerived from Porphyridium purpureum, a red microalga in the Porphyridiaceae family found in marine environments. Extracted from the whole plant using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds.
Porphyridium Purpureum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Porphyridium purpureum, Porphyridaceae
Family
Porphyridiaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hydration
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2020 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR