EWG Skin Deep® | What is LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT

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Laminaria Digitata Extract

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SYNONYMS

BROWN SEAWEED MARINE EXTRACT, EXTRACT OF LAMINARIA DIGITATA, HORSETAIL KELP EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA (HORSETAIL KELP) EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA, EXT., LAMINARIA DIGITATE (BROWN SEAWEED) MARINE EXTRACT, and LAMINARIA DIGITATE MARINE EXTRACT

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Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the alga, Laminaria digitata.

Common concerns

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LOW

Cancer
LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
LOW

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CONCERNS
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Products with this Ingredient

foundation	24 products
serums & essences	17 products
facial moisturizer/treatment	16 products
daily use with SPF	13 products
moisturizer	12 products
facial cleanser	9 products
setting powder/spray	9 products
exfoliant/scrub	8 products
shampoo	8 products
mask	7 products
hair styling aide	6 products
body firming lotion	6 products
conditioner	6 products
around-eye cream	5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant	4 products
hair treatment/serum	4 products
toners/astringents	4 products
hair spray	3 products
recreational sunscreen	3 products
styling gel/lotion	2 products
shaving cream (men's)	2 products
	2 products
body wash/cleanser	2 products
body oil	2 products
styling mousse/foam	1 products
mascara	1 products
tanning oil	1 products
makeup remover	1 products
glitter	1 products
makeup primer	1 products
cuticle treatment	1 products
muscle/joint soreness	1 products
after shave	1 products
after sun product	1 products
lip plumper	1 products
detangler	1 products

Data gaps

CONCERN	REFERENCE
139 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical	NLM PubMed

Informational

CONCERN	REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any	Open scientific literature

NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
Open scientific/peer reviewed literature

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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