Very Disliked
Algin
May cause Acne
Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
Explained
Algin is brown algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
See all 1,352 products with Algin
Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1%
Top categories
Treatments
Masks
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74179
INCI Name
ALGIN
INN Name
sodium alginate
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii alginas
All Functions
Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling
