INCI name

HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT

Haematococcus pluvialis extract

Antioxidantreviewed

An extract of a red microalga used as an antioxidant.

What it is

Haematococcus pluvialis extract is an extract of the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, which is known as a natural source of the red carotenoid astaxanthin. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, face oils and eye creams.

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 astaxanthin content of the extract.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

EU regulation

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

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