The Basics On Durvillaea Antarctica Extract
What is Durvillaea Antarctica Extract?
Extract derived from a species of algae (Durvillea antarctica).
What are other names for Durvillaea Antarctica Extract?
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What is Durvillaea Antarctica Extract used for?
Forms a thin film and provides all the missing nutrients that can help skin recover from any damage. It refreshes the skin and rejuvenates the skin from the cellular level. The visible improvement in fine lines and wrinkles can be seen after regular usage of the extract.
How Durvillaea Antarctica Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts, Emollients
Recommendations for using Durvillaea Antarctica Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Durvillaea Antarctica Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Durvillaea Antarctica Extract 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No DART studies were discovered in the published literature, and no unpublished data were submitted.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 Durvillaea Antarctica Extract 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 Durvillaea Antarctica Extract
GROWN ALCHEMIST Intensive Hand Cream – Persian Rose & Argan Extract (2.29 oz.); skyn ICELAND Icelandic Relief Eye Cream with Glacial Flower Extract (0.49 oz.);skyn ICELAND Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Glacial Flower Extract (1.98 oz.); Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner; AMOREPACIFIC Vintage Single Extract Essence
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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