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Data: Limited

Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Other Concerns


SYNONYMS

● ALGAE EXTRACT
● ALGAE EXTRACT; ALGAROL; ALGAROL SUPERESSENCE; FUCUS ABSOLUTE; FUCUS OIL; FUCUS VESICULOSUS OIL; SEAWEED ABSOLUTE; SEAWEED ABSOLUTE; SEAWEED, ABSOLUTE; SEAWEED EXTRACT; SEAWEED OIL; SEAWEED RESINOID
● ALGAE THALLUS EXTRACT
● ALGAE/SEAWEED/KELP EXTRACT (SPECIES UNSPECIFIED)
● ATLANTIC RED SEAWEED EXTRACT
● BLUE GREEN ALGAE EXTRACT
● EXTRACT OF ALGAE
● EXTRACT OF LAMINARIA
● GOLDEN SEAWEED MARINE EXTRACT
● HAWAIIAN SEA KELP / ALGAE EXTRACT
● KELP (LAMINARIA & MEREOCYSTIS SPP.)
● LAMINARIA EXTRACT
● OILS, FUCUS VESICULOSUS
● RED ALGAE EXTRACT
● SEA ALGAE EXTRACT
● SEAWEED EXTRACT
● SEAWEED TINCTURE

Unacceptable

Unacceptable: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient


Algae Extract is an unspecified botanical extract of different species of algae (can vary between manufacturers).

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment98 products
mask63 products
foundation52 products
serums & essences35 products
around-eye cream35 products
moisturizer34 products
conditioner32 products
shampoo31 products
recreational sunscreen31 products
concealer26 products
hair treatment/serum23 products
daily use with SPF23 products
facial cleanser23 products
hair styling aide20 products
lipstick17 products
hand cream14 products
makeup primer13 products
body wash/cleanser11 products
toners/astringents11 products
bar soap11 products
liquid hand soap10 products
anti-aging9 products
lip gloss8 products
hair spray7 products
antiperspirant/deodorant7 products
exfoliant/scrub7 products
setting powder/spray5 products
sunless tanning4 products
bronzer/highlighter4 products
lip balm3 products
lip balm with SPF3 products
makeup remover3 products
mascara3 products
styling gel/lotion3 products
facial powder2 products
body firming lotion2 products
body oil2 products
beard oil2 products
bubble bath2 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
fragrance for women1 products
CC cream1 products
after sun product1 products
1 products
tanning oil1 products
other eye makeup1 products
brow liner1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
nail treatment1 products
cuticle treatment1 products

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
34 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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September 23, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA

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