Algae
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Algae (Retired) is a plant material obtained from various species of algae.The INCI Name, Algae, originally published in 1986, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.
What does it do?
Algae is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Algae is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Algae?
Algae is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Algae (Retired) is a plant material obtained from various species of algae.The INCI Name, Algae, originally published in 1986, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.
Is Algae allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Algae is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Algae do in cosmetic products?
Algae is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 11/06/2018