INCI name

FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT

Bladderwrack extract

An extract of a brown seaweed.

What it is

Fucus vesiculosus extract is obtained from the dried thallus of bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus), a brown seaweed. CosIng lists it as emollient, skin conditioning, smoothing and soothing.

Where it is used

Found in body care, face creams, masks and seaweed-based product ranges.

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, the solvent used or how concentrated the extract is.

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.
Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (122)

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