Undaria pinnatifida extract

AKA: Wakame, Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae
Family
Alariaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
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.
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
Traditional Use
Wakame seaweed has been used in Japanese and Korean cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries, valued for its mineral content and nourishing properties. Its use in modern skincare is a recent adaptation based on traditional food use and contemporary marine cosmetics trends.
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
Anti-Aging
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