Humectant

Algae Oligosaccharides

INCI: ALGAE OLIGOSACCHARIDES
CAS Not assigned
Algae Oligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced by the enzymatic degradation of Agar that is obtained from Gelidium and other algae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Algae Oligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced by the enzymatic degradation of Agar that is obtained from Gelidium and other algae

Purpose

Function

Humectant, Skin Conditioning — produced by enzymatic degradation of agar from Gelidium and other algae
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Enzymatic processing should be validated for residual enzyme removal; source species documentation needed

US Note

Not restricted; agar-derived products have long food/cosmetic use history

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

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