Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Gelidium Cartilagineum/Gracilaria Verrucosa/Porphyra Yezoensis Extract is the extract of the algae, Gelidium cartilagineum , Gracilaria verrucosa and Porphyra yezoensis.
What does it do?
Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract 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 Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract?
Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Gelidium Cartilagineum/Gracilaria Verrucosa/Porphyra Yezoensis Extract is the extract of the algae, Gelidium cartilagineum , Gracilaria verrucosa and Porphyra yezoensis.
Is Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract do in cosmetic products?
Gelidium Cartilagineum/gracilaria Verrucosa/porphyra Yezoensis Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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: 05/04/2019