Characteristics
- INCI
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- CAS
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84696-13-9
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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283-633-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emollient, skin conditioning, smoothing, soothing
Для кого подходит
Description
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract comes from bladderwrack, a brown seaweed found in cold coastal waters. In skincare, it’s valued for its mix of polysaccharides, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, which makes it a popular “marine” ingredient in face and body products. It’s often used to help skin feel more hydrated, look smoother, and appear a bit more refreshed, while also supporting a formula’s overall conditioning feel.
For hair and scalp products, this extract is used for its conditioning and softening properties, and it can help hair feel less dry or rough. People with normal to dry skin, dull-looking complexions, or hair that needs a little extra slip may especially like it. It’s also common in products marketed for a firmer or more toned appearance, though results depend on the full formula, not the extract alone.
Caveat: because it’s a seaweed-derived ingredient, some formulas may have a noticeable marine scent, and very sensitive users may want to patch test, especially if they react easily to botanical extracts. As always, the overall product matters more than any single ingredient.
Found in products (1 236 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Nivea (32 продуктов)