Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder
CAS 84775-78-0 EC 283-907-6
Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
Purpose
Function
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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