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.
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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.
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