INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)
Chondrus Crispus, also known as Irish moss or red seaweed, is a material obtained from the whole alga of the Gigartinaceae family. It is rich in carrageenan, a natural polymer composed of repeated subunits. In cosmetics, it functions primarily as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent, and is also listed under CosIng functions as masking and skin conditioning.
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plant-extract● Benefits
Chondrus Crispus contributes to skin conditioning through its high carrageenan content, which provides gelling and film-forming properties that can support moisture retention. It also serves as a natural thickener and stabilizer in formulations.
hydratingviscosity-controllingbarrier-supportsoothing
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