The Basics On Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract
What is Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract?
Undaria pinnatifida, also known as brown algae, is a type of seaweed that’s also edible.
What are other names for Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract?
EXTRACT OF UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA and UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
What is Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract used for?
Cosmetic benefits Undaria pinnatifida or wakame is rich in antioxidants, trace elements and minerals. Used in skincare products, this brown seaweed is renowned for its regenerating, soothing and detoxifying properties. It is recommended for the care of sensitive and mature skin.
How Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts, Hydration, Skin-Soothing
Recommendations for using Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Undaria Pinnatifida (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No DART studies were discovered in the published literature, and no unpublished data were submitted.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 Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) 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 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 ingredients under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations. [Please note, these numbers may change based on additional information that was submitted after the Tentative Report was issued.]
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Products where you might find Undaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream; Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Radiance Lotion; Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder
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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