Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant/cleansing, foam boosting
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant/cleansing, foam boosting
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant/cleansing, foam boosting
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Cyanobacteria can produce microcystins and other cyanotoxins; raw-material specifications must include microcystin limits (<1 µg/g per WHO guidance); sourcing and testing are critical.
US Note
Not restricted; no FDA monograph or CIR final report exists; manufacturer responsibility under FD&C Act
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.