Arthrospira Platensis (Spirulina) Powder*
Skin protecting, UV absorber
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin protecting, UV absorber
Purpose
Function
Skin protecting, UV absorber
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Contamination concerns with heavy metals and microcystins; UV absorber function is for product protection only, not approved as sunscreen active and cannot support SPF claims
US Note
Permitted — no specific FDA restrictions for cosmetic use
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.