INCI name

SPIRULINA MAXIMA EXTRACT

Spirulina extract

Smoothingreviewed

An extract of the blue-green microorganism spirulina, used as a smoothing ingredient.

What it is

Spirulina maxima extract is an extract of Spirulina maxima (now usually classified as Arthrospira maxima), a cyanobacterium often called a blue-green alga, assigned in CosIng to the class Cyanophyceae. CosIng lists it as a smoothing agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, masks, serums and hair 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 solvent.

Functions

Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.

EU regulation

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

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