INCI name

DICTYOPTERIS POLYPODIOIDES EXTRACT

Dictyopteris seaweed extract

An extract of the brown alga Dictyopteris polypodioides, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Dictyopteris polypodioides extract is an extract of the brown alga Dictyopteris polypodioides (also known as Dictyopteris membranacea), of the family Dictyotaceae. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 where the alga was harvested or the extraction method.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
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.

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