Salicornia herbacea extract

AKA: Common Glasswort, Jointed Glasswort
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Salicornia Herbacea Extract is an extract of the Jointed Glasswort, Salicornia herbacea L., Chenopodiaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91845-47-5
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
Used in traditional Korean and East Asian skincare for centuries as a salt-loving plant believed to have mineral-rich and skin-conditioning properties; modern extraction has made it more prevalent in contemporary cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR