Alaria esculenta (Sea Kelp) extract
AKA “Sea Kelp Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Alaria esculenta (Sea Kelp) extract
AKA: Sea Kelp Extract
Extract · Protectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
Sea kelp extract from the North Pacific nourishes and protects your hair and skin with natural minerals and vitamins. It helps lock in moisture while strengthening strands and enhancing softness.
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Protectant
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Seaweed extracts have been used in traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Celtic skincare and folk medicine for centuries as nutrient-rich and mineral-dense ingredients for skin health and detoxification.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR