Ascophyllum Nodosum (Atlantic Kelp) Extract
INCI: ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT
CAS 84775-78-0
Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Purpose
Function
Skin Brightening, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Anti-melanogenesis, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration10%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
heavy-metal-testing-requiredmarine-originskin-brightening-clinical-evidencehydroquinone-comparable-efficacytyrosinase-inhibitor13-of-14-melanin-stepswild-harvest-variabilityhyperpigmentation-indicationeu_children_restricted
Verdict
Clinically outstanding for skin brightening: combined with Crithmum maritimum, shown comparable efficacy to 4% hydroquinone + 0.05% tretinoin over 18 weeks in 56 women, inhibiting 13 of 14 melanin synthesis steps. This is a remarkable clinical benchmark for a natural ingredient. Pure skin brightening positioning backed by multi-step melanogenesis inhibition. Heavy metal COA required. Specify fucoidan/phlorotannin content in supplier specification for standardized brightening efficacy.
US Note
Permitted in cosmetics; no specific FDA restriction; brightening claims supported by clinical evidence; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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