Algae exopolysaccharides

Algae exopolysaccharides in plain language

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin protectant and a film former.

• Humectant
• Skin protecting
• Film forming
• Slip modifier

Is it a concern?

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.

• EU·CosIng·ActiveAlgae Exopolysaccharides (Retired) are exopolysaccharides released by the fermentation of various species of microalgae of the divisions, Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta. The INCI Name, Algae Exopolysaccharides, originally published in 2010, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae Exopolysaccharides 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 Exopolysaccharides (Retired) are exopolysaccharides released by the fermentation of various species of microalgae of the divisions, Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta. The INCI Name, Algae Exopolysaccharides, originally published in 2010, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae Exopolysaccharides 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 exopolysaccharides. 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.