Sargassum vulgare extract

AKA: Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Sargassum Vulgare Extract is an extract of the Alga, Sargassum vulgare, Sargassaceae
Family
Sargassaceae
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
A brown seaweed with ancient historical use across European and Mediterranean coastal regions as a food source and medicinal ingredient. Used in traditional skincare preparations for mineral content.
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