INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 6 products
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Chondrus Crispus Extract is derived from red seaweed (Irish moss/carrageenan) and is also known as Carrageenan Extract or Seaweed Extract. Its CAS number is 244023-79-8 and it is officially classified under skin conditioning and viscosity controlling functions. It possesses film-forming properties and is noted for biomimetic characteristics between skin proteins and carrageenans.
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plant-extract● Benefits
It moisturizes the skin and measurably reduces trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). The manufacturer claims it forms a "second skin" due to biomimetic properties and provides a slow-release effect for oil-loving active ingredients, resulting in long-lasting action.
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