INCI name

ALGAE EXTRACT

Algae extract

Skin conditioning – emollient Humectant Fragrance Oral care Skin conditioning – miscellaneousreviewed

A collective INCI name for extracts of various algae.

What it is

Algae extract is an extract of various species of algae. CosIng marks it as a retired INCI name and lists it as an emollient, humectant, fragrance, oral care and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, masks, body care, hair products and some oral 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 name does not identify the algae species; newer INCI names state the species.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous: Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (21)

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