Common Name(s): Fucus spiralis extract,fucus spiralis (spiral wrack, brown seaweed) whole thallus extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides marine antioxidant,skin conditioning,fucoidan activity and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.
Why It's Used: Used for its marine antioxidant,skin conditioning,fucoidan activity activity derived from fucus spiralis (spiral wrack, brown seaweed); supports skin health and vitality.
How It Works: Bioactive compounds from fucus spiralis (spiral wrack, brown seaweed) whole thallus — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver marine antioxidant,skin conditioning,fucoidan activity benefits.
Typically Found In: Marine anti-aging serums,hydrating products,antioxidant skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Extract from fucus spiralis (spiral wrack, brown seaweed); natural plant origin.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fucus spiralis is a brown seaweed closely related to fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack); provides fucoidan (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory sulfated polysaccharide), phlorotannins, and alginate; used in marine anti-aging cosmetics.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary