Saccharina japonica extract

AKA: Kombu, Japanese Kelp Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Saccharina Japonica Extract is the extract of the alga, Saccharina japonica.
Family
Laminariaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
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
Japanese kelp has been used in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine for centuries to support skin health and provide minerals. Valued in traditional practice for its iodine content and skin-nourishing properties.
EWG
3
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-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR