INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract is derived from the red microalga Porphyridium cruentum, belonging to the family Porphyridaceae. It is identified by CAS number 223751-77-7. According to CosIng, its officially listed function is skin conditioning. It appears frequently in firming, lifting, and anti-aging product formulations.
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plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as the sole official function for this ingredient. Based on the product types it appears in (firming serums, lifting treatments, collagen-boosting formulas), it is associated with skin conditioning benefits, though no specific clinical claims are detailed in the source.
skin-conditioning
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