Hydrolyzed Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
AKA “Bladderwrack
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed fucus vesiculosus extract
AKA: Bladderwrack
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Bladderwrack seaweed extract from the North Atlantic that conditions and soothes skin while smoothing its texture for a refined appearance.
CAS #
84696-13-9, 100085-36-7
Form
Liquid
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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.
Smoothing
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Soothes Skin
Traditional Use
Bladder wrack has been used in traditional European and Irish herbalism for centuries for skin and metabolic health. The hydrolyzed extract is a modern cosmetic adaptation to deliver iodine, minerals, and antioxidants.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR