What it is
Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract is derived from funori, a red marine alga traditionally harvested in East Asia. The seaweed is a source of mucilaginous polysaccharides, and the extract is used in skincare for conditioning and light film-forming effects that can support a smooth skin feel. It is a marine botanical additive rather than a functional sunscreen active.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As a marine botanical it is broadly low-risk, though those with known seaweed or marine sensitivities may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from Gloiopeltis furcata (funori), a red seaweed found along coastal waters of East Asia, where it has also been used historically as a natural sizing and adhesive material.
History
Funori has a long history of practical use in Japan, including as a traditional plant-derived glue and textile sizing agent, before its adoption as a cosmetic marine extract.
Questions everyone asks
What is funori?
Funori is a red seaweed, the source of this extract, traditionally also used as a natural glue and textile sizing.
What does it do in skincare?
It works as a conditioning and light film-forming marine ingredient that can support a smooth skin feel.