Skin Conditioning

Ascophyllum Nodosum

INCI: ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM
CAS Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0
Ascophyllum Nodosum is the alga, Ascophyllum nodosum, Fucaceae.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Ascophyllum Nodosum is the alga, Ascophyllum nodosum, Fucaceae.

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Marine-sourced ingredient with potential for bioaccumulation of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium) and iodine; routine testing of source material recommended.

US Note

CIR reviewed (Final Report 09/2019): safe in present practices of use and concentration

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0
INCI
ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026