Chlorella vulgaris dermochlorella algae extract
AKA “Chlorella vulgaris
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Chlorella vulgaris dermochlorella algae extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Clean
A nutrient-rich algae extract that conditions and nourishes hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve softness.
CAS #
223749-83-5
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
A freshwater green algae used in traditional Asian medicine, particularly in Japan and China, for detoxification and nutritional supplementation. In modern skincare, it emerged in the 1980s-1990s as interest in algae-based cosmetics grew, valued for its chlorophyll and amino acid content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR