Marine & Algae

Agar Agar

Binder, Thickening Agent, Gelling Agent, Film Former
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Binder, Thickening Agent, Gelling Agent, Film Former

Purpose

Function

Binder, Thickening Agent, Gelling Agent, Film Former
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Verdict

Thermostable natural gelling agent from red algae with agarose-dominant structure providing firm gel textures and excellent safety profile, suitable for moisturizers, cleansers, deodorants, and preferred for COSMOS/ECOCERT formulations as a synthetic polymer alternative.

US Note

GRAS for food; widely permitted in cosmetics; no CIR restrictions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Marine & Algae
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.