Very Disliked
Algin
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
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 965 products with Algin
Users who like it
8%
Users who avoid it
92%
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%
References
Products with Algin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74179
INCI Name
ALGIN
INN Name
sodium alginate
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii alginas
All Functions
Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling
