Alginic Acid

Alginic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameALGINIC ACID
FunctionBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number9005-32-7
EC number232-680-1
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches720

Used in

Shampoos 33.3%Sheet Masks 33.3%Toners 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Alginic Acid do in skincare?
Alginic Acid functions as a binding, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Alginic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (33.3% of its uses).

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