Is Green Algae Extract safe in cosmetics?
Green Algae Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Green Algae Extract
INCI: ENTEROMORPHA COMPRESSA EXTRACT
Green Algae Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; no CIR report published; MoCRA product listing required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Green Algae Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-56-6", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulat…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "not established", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Marine extract with antioxidant brightening", "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_clinical": "15-30", "onset_…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Green Algae Extract.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant
skin-protecting
marine-algae
heavy-metal-risk
no-sccs-opinion
no-cir-review
data-gaps
seaweed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Algae Extract allowed in the EU?
Green Algae Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Green Algae Extract do in cosmetics?
Green Algae Extract functions as: Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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