INCI name

ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT

Enteromorpha compressa extract

An extract of a green seaweed.

What it is

Enteromorpha compressa extract is obtained from the thallus of the green alga Enteromorpha compressa (family Ulvaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and other marine-themed 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 composition of an algae extract depends on the solvent and process used; the label does not show it.

Functions

Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

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

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