A thickener derived from brown seaweed.
What it is
Algin is the sodium salt of alginic acid, a polysaccharide obtained from brown algae. CosIng lists it for binding, viscosity control and fragrance.
Where it is used
Used in gels, creams, peel-off and alginate face masks, toothpastes and hair products to thicken and bind.
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.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (155)
- Moisturizing Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail · Lumene
- Glow Boost Essence · Lumene
- Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 · Lumene
- Moisture Balm · Lumene
- Hydration Boost Toner · Lumene
- Intense Hydration Moisturizer · Lumene
- Hydrating Lotion Moisturizer · Lumene
- Intense Hydration Night Cream · Lumene
- Water Gel · Lumene
- Aqua Hydration Serum · Lumene
- Hydrating Gel Mask · Lumene
- Hydrating Eye Gel Cream · Lumene