Humectant

Algae Exopolysaccharides

INCI: ALGAE EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES
CAS Not assigned
Algae Exopolysaccharides are exopolysaccharides released by the fermentation of various species of microalgae of the divisions, Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Algae Exopolysaccharides are exopolysaccharides released by the fermentation of various species of microalgae of the divisions, Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta.

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning, humectant, film-forming, anti-inflammatory
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Source species should be documented; potential for heavy metal carry-over from marine cultivation.

US Note

Not restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned
INCI
ALGAE EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026