Ascophyllum Nodosum

The Basics On Ascophyllum Nodosum

What is Ascophyllum Nodosum?

Species of seaweed.

What are other names for Ascophyllum Nodosum?

ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM (KNOTTED WRACK) EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM, EXT., and KNOTTED WRACK EXTRAC

What is Ascophyllum Nodosum used for?

How Ascophyllum Nodosum is classified

Antioxidants, Emollients, Plant Extracts, Texture Enhancer

Recommendations for using Ascophyllum Nodosum during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Ascophyllum Nodosum During Pregnancy

What we know about using Ascophyllum Nodosum while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

No DART studies were discovered in the published literature, and no unpublished data were submitted.

General safety info about Ascophyllum Nodosum from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of brown algae-derived ingredients; 82 brown algae-derived ingredients were found in the in the web-based International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (wINCI; Dictionary), however, several of these ingredients may be equivalent according to accepted scientific names. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of these ingredients, which are frequently reported to function in cosmetics as skin-conditioning agents. Impurities, particularly arsenic, may be present in these ingredients. Industry should continue to use good manufacturing practices to monitor and limit these possible impurities. The Panel concluded that 68 brown algae-derived ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. The Panel also concluded that the data are insufficient to determine the safety of the remaining ingredients under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations.

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Products where you might find Ascophyllum Nodosum

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