Euglena Gracilis Extract
What Euglena Gracilis Extract is & what it does
Euglena Gracilis Extract is derived from a freshwater single-celled microalga and is a natural source of beta-glucan (paramylon) along with vitamins and amino acids. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent and is often promoted for antioxidant and moisture-supporting benefits. It usually appears at low levels within active complexes. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Euglena Gracilis Extract?
It is an extract from a freshwater single-celled microalga and a natural source of beta-glucan along with vitamins and amino acids. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does Euglena Gracilis Extract do in skincare?
It is generally included for soothing, antioxidant, and moisture-supporting benefits, often tied to its beta-glucan content. It usually appears at low levels within active complexes.
Is Euglena Gracilis Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic use levels, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. Sensitive users may still prefer to patch test new products.
Sunscreens with Euglena Gracilis Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Banila Co Hello Sunny Essence Sun Stick SPF 50 Pa++++ Aqua
82/100
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Bio essence Bio-Water Sunscreen Spf 50+ Pa++ (Hydrating)
57/100
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Bio essence Bio-Gold 24K Gold Day Cream Spf 25
56/100