Is Spirulina Extract safe in cosmetics?
Spirulina Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Spirulina Extract
INCI: SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT
Spirulina Extract (CAS 223751-80-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin protecting, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; FDA lists Spirulina Extract as a permanently listed color additive exempt from certification for foods/drugs (21 CFR 73.530) — cosmetic colorant use requires separate evaluation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Spirulina Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 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, anti-inflammatory", "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": "Phy…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "724424-92-4", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield/blue_light_filter/detoxifying_agent", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging/heavy_metal_chelation", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5/heavy_metals/UV_A/blue_light_HEV", "blue_light_absorption_range_nm": "440-490", "HEV_screening_efficacy_pct": "55-70", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no",…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "not established", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Phycocyanin and antioxidants provide 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", "o…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "724424-92-4", "ingredient_class": "instant_bronzer", "tanning_mechanism": "cosmetic_colorant", "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", "AG…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
No specific technical function
UV stabilizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Spirulina Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Humectant
No specific technical function
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spirulina Extract allowed in the EU?
Spirulina Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Spirulina Extract do in cosmetics?
Spirulina Extract functions as: Skin protecting, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223751-80-2.
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