The Basics On Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract
What is Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract?
Hydrolyzed rhodophycea is a type of red algae that, like most other types used in skin care products, helps improve skin’s hydration.
What are other names for Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract?
HYDROLYZED RHODOPHYCEA EXTRACT
What is Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract used for?
Hydrolyzed rhodophycea is a type of red algae that, like most other types used in skin care products, helps improve skin’s hydration and ability to look healthy while also being a good source of antioxidants.
How Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract is classified
Skin-Soothing, Antioxidants, Hydration
Recommendations for using Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) 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No DART studies were discovered in the published literature, and no unpublished data were submitted.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 Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 82 brown algae-derived ingredients, which are frequently reported to function in cosmetics as skin-conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of these ingredients. Impurities, particularly arsenic, may be present in these ingredients. Industry should continue to use good manufacturing practices to limit these possible impurities. The Panel concluded that 6 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 76 ingredients under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations.
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Products where you might find Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea (Red Algae) Extract
Shani Darden Skin Care Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer; COVER FX Power Play Foundation; Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15
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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