Skin Conditioning

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract

INCI: APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACT
CAS Not assigned (cyanobacterial extract)
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract is the extract of the alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Nostocaceae.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract is the extract of the alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Nostocaceae.

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.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned (cyanobacterial extract)
INCI
APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026