Ingredient
Gelidiella Acerosa (Red Algae) Extract
INCI name: Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Red Algae Extract
Agar-Yielding Seaweed Extract
What it is
An extract of Gelidiella acerosa, a red algae species used commercially as an agar source, valued in cosmetics for its polysaccharide content.
How it works
Its natural agar-type polysaccharides form a thin conditioning film on the skin surface and help bind surface moisture, contributing a smooth after-feel.
What it does
Humectant
Skin conditioning
Film forming
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.