INCI name

CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT

Irish moss extract

An extract of the red seaweed Irish moss (carrageen).

What it is

Chondrus crispus extract comes from Irish moss, a red seaweed that is a source of carrageenan. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning and viscosity controlling.

Where it is used

Found in gels, creams, masks, serums and hair care.

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.
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 (77)

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