Surfactant

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Organic Blue Green Algae) Powder

INCI: APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE POWDER
CAS No CAS assigned
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

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
No CAS assigned
INCI
APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE POWDER
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026