Undaria pinnatifida leaf/stem extract

AKA: Wakame Leaf/Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Undaria Pinnatifida Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Undaria pinnatifida
Family
Alariaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from wakame seaweed, used traditionally in East Asian cuisine and folk medicine for nutritional and skin health benefits. Modern cosmetic use follows from centuries of traditional consumption in Japan and Korea.
EWG
4
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️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