INCI name

DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT

Dunaliella salina extract

An extract of a salt-water microalga used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Dunaliella salina extract is an extract of Dunaliella salina, a single-celled green microalga that lives in very salty waters and is known for its high carotenoid content. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and sun 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 the extraction method or the content of individual constituents of the alga.

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.

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