Spirulina Amino Acids
AKA “Spirulina Extract Amino Acids
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Spirulina amino acids
AKA: Spirulina Extract Amino Acids
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Spirulina Amino Acids is a mixture of amino acids derived from the complete hydrolysis of protein from Spirulina Platensis Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
65072-01-7
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Spirulina is a blue-green microalga consumed for millennia in African and Mesoamerican cultures as a nutritious food source. Modern cosmetic use focuses on its amino acid and protein content for skin conditioning and anti-aging benefits, building on traditional recognition of its nutritional density.
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
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR