What it is
Zostera Marina Extract is derived from eelgrass, a flowering marine seagrass that grows in coastal waters. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a marine botanical conditioning ingredient, included at low levels within a supporting blend. It is most often featured in products that emphasize marine or naturally derived ingredients.
Safety & warnings
As a marine plant extract used at low concentrations, it is generally well tolerated. Composition can vary with harvest source and extraction method. Those with known sensitivities to marine-derived botanicals may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a marine botanical extract prepared from the seagrass Zostera marina (eelgrass), typically extracted into water or a glycol carrier.
Questions everyone asks
What is zostera marina extract?
It is an extract of eelgrass, a marine seagrass, used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.
Is it a type of seaweed?
No, eelgrass is a flowering marine seagrass rather than an algae, though both are marine-derived ingredients.