Disliked
Algae Extract
Can worsen Oily Skin
These ingredients are known to potentially contribute to excess oil or shine, but they don't affect everyone the same way. Skin can be oily for many reasons, so it's always a good idea to consider your unique skin needs when choosing products.
Explained
Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
See all 869 products with Algae Extract
Users who like it
19%
Users who avoid it
81%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2% to
3%
References
Products with Algae Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54290
INCI Name
ALGAE EXTRACT
EC #
 295-780-4 / -
All Functions
Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning
