Algae
What Algae is & what it does
Algae is a broad botanical ingredient referring to extracts or processed material from various marine or freshwater algae species. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning, hydrating, and antioxidant agent, since algae are rich in polysaccharides, minerals, and other water-binding compounds. It is often included in moisturizers and soothing formulas for its softening, film-forming feel. No specific concerns are flagged here.
What is Algae in skincare?
Algae is a broad ingredient referring to extracts or processed material from marine or freshwater algae. It is rich in polysaccharides, minerals, and other water-binding compounds.
What does Algae do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a hydrating, skin-conditioning, and antioxidant agent, and its polysaccharides give a softening, film-forming feel. It often appears in moisturizers and soothing formulas.
Is Algae safe for skin?
Algae extracts are generally well tolerated and widely used in cosmetics, with no specific concerns flagged here. Since "algae" covers many species, individual formulas can differ.
Sunscreens with Algae
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Andalou All-in-one Beauty Balm Sheer Tint With SPF 30
72/100
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Kypris Pot Of Shade: Helitropic Spf 30
71/100
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Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 30
49/100
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer•Foundation SPF 15
49/100