What it is
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is derived from wakame, an edible brown alga. It supplies water-soluble polysaccharides and other marine-derived constituents that act as conditioning and moisture-supporting agents in skin care. It is generally used at modest levels to lend a botanical, marine-sourced character to a formula.
Safety & warnings
As an edible seaweed extract, it is generally well tolerated in topical use and is not a recognized fragrance allergen. Individuals with known sensitivities to marine or algal materials should exercise normal caution. It is water-based and not considered comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Sourced from Undaria pinnatifida, a brown seaweed cultivated and harvested widely in East Asian coastal waters and known in cooking as wakame. The cosmetic extract is prepared from the harvested algal biomass.
Questions everyone asks
What is wakame in skin care?
Wakame is the common name for Undaria pinnatifida, an edible brown seaweed whose extract is used as a marine conditioning and moisture-supporting ingredient.
Does it provide UV protection?
No. It is a botanical conditioning agent and does not act as a UV filter.