Is Chlorella Vulgaris Extract safe in cosmetics?
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
INCI: CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract (CAS 223749-83-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging, Emollient, Collagen Stimulating. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging, Emollient, Collagen Stimulating
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed; no federal restrictions; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chlorella Vulgaris Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, barrier-repair", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytot…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84650-60-2", "ingredient_class": "detoxifying_agent/heavy_metal_chelator", "primary_mechanism": "chelation/xenobiotic_metabolism", "pollution_types_targeted": "heavy_metals/PM2_5/VOC", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "heavy_metal_chelation_capacity": "High", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "li…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "not established", "ingredient_class": "ROS_scavenger_brightener", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Chlorophyll and antioxidants prevent oxidative melanin formation", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct_…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "90028-03-8", "ingredient_class": "tan_extender", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_conc…
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "China, Japan, Taiwan", "secondary_producing_countries": "USA, Germany, Israel", "raw_material_origin": "marine", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "microalgae_cultivation", "cultivation_climate_required": "photobioreactor", "harvest_season": "continuous", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "18000", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "68", "supply_chain_length": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chlorella Vulgaris Extract.
Regulatory Flags
heavy_metal_testing_required
marine_origin
bioreactor_preferred_for_standardization
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorella Vulgaris Extract allowed in the EU?
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorella Vulgaris Extract do in cosmetics?
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging, Emollient, Collagen Stimulating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-83-5.
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