INCI name

ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT

Sea lettuce extract

An extract of sea lettuce used for skin conditioning and skin protection.

What it is

Ulva lactuca extract is an extract of sea lettuce, Ulva lactuca, a green seaweed. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, masks, serums and other skin care products with a marine theme.

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

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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.

Products with this ingredient (7)

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