An extract of the red alga Furcellaria lumbricalis, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract is an extract of Furcellaria lumbricalis, a red alga of the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea and the source of the polysaccharide furcellaran. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
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
- 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.