What it is
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract is derived from a species of brown seaweed in the Sargassum genus. Like other marine algae extracts it supplies polysaccharides, minerals, and antioxidant phenolic compounds, and is used to condition and help hydrate the skin. It usually appears at low concentrations within the supporting portion of a formula.
Safety & warnings
Brown seaweed extracts are generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels. As a marine algae source it naturally contains iodine and minerals; adverse reactions are uncommon.
Origin & sourcing
Marine-derived. It is obtained by extracting the brown seaweed Sargassum fulvellum, commonly using water or glycerin-based solvents.
Questions everyone asks
What does Sargassum Fulvellum Extract do in skincare?
It acts as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, supplying seaweed-derived polysaccharides and minerals.
Is it a UV filter?
No. It does not absorb UV light and is included as a supporting botanical rather than a UV filter.