Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Algae
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Algae in plain language
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent.
- Skin conditioning
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Algae appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveAlgae (Retired) is a plant material obtained from various species of algae. The INCI Name, Algae, originally published in 1986, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.
- Algae (Retired) is a plant material obtained from various species of algae. The INCI Name, Algae, originally published in 1986, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Algae. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Algae yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Algae; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Mélange japonaisMaître Prunille · Snacks
- Sticks de pois cassésBouton d'or · Snacks
- Sticks de pois cassésBouton d'or · Snacks
- Sel et herbes bioLeader Price, Le Goût de l'Essentiel, Le Goût de l’Essentiel · Condiments
- Snacks de quinoa - Herbes de Provence - BIOBouton d’or · Snacks
- California MakiSushi Daily · Meals
- Snacks de quinoa - Paprika - BIOBouton d'or · Snacks
- Sopa miso 100% vegetalHacendado · Meals
- Menguy's Mélange JaponaisMenguy's · Snacks
- Ramen saveur Crevette - Nouilles japonaises précuitesTanoshi, tanoshi Japon · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Maquereaux aux algues Bio de BretagneLes Mouettes d'Arvor · Seafood
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- Cocktail japanese styleCarrefour · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Mélange Japonaisdaco bello · Snacks
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- Mousse de thon blanc au basilicLa belle-iloise · Seafood
- Cotriade de poissonsLa belle-iloise · Meals
- Émietté de maquereau au cœur d'ArgoatLA BELLE ILOISE · Seafood
- Rice CalciumRiso Scotti · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Youmi nouilles udon instantanéesYoumi · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Peanuts Nori Wasabi Flavour CoatedKoh kae, Koh-Kae · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Sel moulu de Guérande aux légumes herbes bioLe Guérandais · Condiments
- Mon taboulé aux crevettes au jus de citronPierre Martinet · Meals
- Sardines aux algues Bio de BretagneLes Mouettes d'Arvor · Seafood
