INCI name

UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT

Wakame extract

An extract of the brown seaweed wakame.

What it is

Undaria pinnatifida extract is obtained from wakame, the brown alga Undaria pinnatifida. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks, toners 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 composition of an algae extract depends on the solvent and process used; the label does not show it.

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 (40)

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