INCI name

CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT

Chlorella extract

An extract of the green microalga Chlorella.

What it is

Chlorella vulgaris extract is an extract of Chlorella vulgaris, a single-celled green alga. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and eye 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.

Plant extracts vary with source and extraction method; the name does not indicate the amount of active compounds.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (78)

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