Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Algae) Extract
INCI: APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACT
CAS Not assigned (cyanobacterial extract)
Skin conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict
Cyanobacterial extract used for skin conditioning; widely available as dietary supplement with no specific FDA cosmetic prohibition.
US Note
Not specifically restricted; AFA is widely sold as a dietary supplement in the US. No specific FDA cosmetic prohibition.
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