Laminaria Digitata Extract
Laminaria Digitata Extract at a Glance
- Marine plant extract that can soothe distressed skin
- Visibly eases signs of aging due to sun damage
- Plays a role in reducing acne-related redness
- Also known as sea kelp and brown seaweed
Laminaria Digitata Extract Description
_Laminaria digitata_ is a marine plant extract rich in nutrients and compounds that help to soothe signs of reddened, irritated skin and mitigate signs of sun damage.Also known as sea kelp and brown seaweed, _Laminaria digitata_ contains skin-soothing beta-glucan, polyphenolic antioxidants known as phlorotannins (these help brown seaweed withstand UV exposure) and phloroglucinol, which are responsible for this extract’s skin-calming benefit. These and other antioxidants help support skin’s firm look and feel, making _Laminaria digitata_ a great option to see in anti-aging products.
Usage levels of _Laminaria digitata_ extract range from 0.0001%–5%, depending on formulary needs and desired claims. It is among the edible types of seaweed and several toxicology tests have consistently shown this extract is non-irritating when applied to skin.