Algae
Algae is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,132 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ALGAE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 41 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,132 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Serums 12.2%Body Washes 9.8%Shampoos 9.8%Toners 9.8%Wash Off Masks 9.8%Face Cleansers 7.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Algae do in skincare?
- Algae functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Algae allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Algae?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (12.2% of its uses).
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