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Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kombu (Laminaria japonica) extract is a brown-seaweed botanical used to hydrate and condition skin.

What it is

Derived from the edible brown seaweed Laminaria japonica (kombu), this extract is rich in minerals and polysaccharides. It is used as a hydrating, soothing, conditioning ingredient that gives a smooth, comfortable feel.

Safety & warnings

Generally well tolerated; marine botanicals can rarely cause reactions.

Origin & sourcing

Botanical extract from the brown seaweed Laminaria japonica.

Questions everyone asks

What does kombu extract do?

It is a mineral- and polysaccharide-rich seaweed extract used to hydrate and soothe skin.

Where does it come from?

It is derived from the edible brown seaweed kombu.

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