What it is
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract is obtained from the thallus, or main body, of Padina pavonica, a fan-shaped brown alga known as peacock's tail. The extract is rich in marine polysaccharides and minerals and is used in skin care and sunscreen formulas for its conditioning and moisture-supporting properties. It is typically included as a marine botanical active.
Safety & warnings
Marine algae extracts of this type are generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels. As with other botanical and marine extracts, sensitization is possible in susceptible individuals, but it is not recognized as a common allergen or comedogenic ingredient.
Origin & sourcing
It is a marine-derived extract obtained from Padina pavonica, a brown alga found in warm coastal waters such as the Mediterranean.
Questions everyone asks
What is Padina pavonica?
It is a fan-shaped brown alga, commonly called peacock's tail, found in warm coastal waters, from which the extract is obtained.
What does the extract do in skin care?
It is used for skin conditioning and moisture support, drawing on its marine polysaccharide and mineral content.