Undaria pinnatifida extract

AKA: Wakame, Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan. Undaria pinnatifida is a brown seaweed from the Alariaceae family, native to coastal regions of Japan and East Asia. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the whole seaweed plant material.
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae
Family
Alariaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Anti-Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
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.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 771)
Skin Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 771)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00001–5%
Rinse-off0.0001–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR