Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Explained

This ingredient comes from a brown kelp called Macrocystis pyrifera. It is rich in antioxidants and can help hydrate skin.

Brown kelp are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and phlorotannins. Phlorotannins have been found to help with inhibiting melanin production and helping reduce the signs of aging due to their high antioxidant activity.

One study suggests phlorotannins may even have some sun protection factor due to their antioxidant activity. However, this ingredient should not replace your sunscreen.

Macrocystis pyrifera is made up of about: 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, and 1.50% lipid content. The last 30% is kelp ash.

This kelp can be found in the southern hemisphere and north Pacific.

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What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Giant Kelp

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 88726
INCI Name MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT
CAS # 347174-92-9
All Functions Skin Conditioning