Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Laminaria Saccharina Extract Description

_Laminaria saccharina_ extract is derived from a species of yellow/brown algae. Researchers point out that _Laminaria saccharina_ is a rich source of carotenoids and polysaccharides, which provide significant antioxidant/anti-aging benefits. The fronds of _Laminaria saccharina_ are also known to be a source of skin-soothing beta-glucan. Overall, studies show this ingredient has great potential for improving compromised skin and may help boost hydration as well.

There is also research showing _Laminaria saccharina_ offers chelating properties, which can help prevent minerals and metals present in cosmetic formulations from bonding to other ingredients and impacting their efficacy. Chelating agents also prevent unwanted changes to a product’s texture, odor, and/or consistency.

_Laminaria saccharina_ extract was assessed for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in 2019. Their report surveyed 136 personal care products containing 0.00001-0.54% Laminaria saccharina extract, where it was determined to be “safe as used in cosmetics in the present practices of use.”

This ingredient is also known as _Saccharina latissima_.