Saccharina longicruris extract

AKA: Oarweed Extract, Arctic Kelp Extract
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to North Atlantic, Canada. Saccharina longicruris is a brown kelp alga native to the North Atlantic waters off Canada. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the alga's thallus.
Saccharina Longicruris Extract is the extract of the alga, Saccharina longicruris, Laminariaceae.
Family
Laminariaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR