An extract of the brown seaweed Alaria esculenta, used as a hair-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Alaria esculenta extract is an extract of the brown alga Alaria esculenta, known as winged kelp or dabberlocks, which grows on rocky coasts of the North Atlantic. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products such as creams and serums, and in hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.