Sargassum glaucescens extract

AKA: Brown Algae Extract, Sargassum Extract

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Marine

Extract

Not Clean

Sargassum Glaucescens Extract is the extract of the alga, Sargassum glaucescens, Sargassaceae.

Family

Sargassaceae

Plant Part

Thallus

Form

Liquid

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 brown seaweed used traditionally in Asian cultures as a food and medicinal ingredient. Valued for its bioactive compounds including polysaccharides and minerals.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Moderate Irritant

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

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: CosIng · EWG · CIR