Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
HYP
8/10
Concern level
High concern
Marine red-algae extract from Hypnea musciformis, a seaweed rich in polysaccharides (including carrageenan-type fractions), minerals, and other water-binding components. In cosmetics it is typically used as a moisturizing, film-forming, and skin-soothing ingredient that helps improve slip, hydration, and the sensory feel of formulas.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function
Chemical Properties
pH Range
5.00 - 7.00CAS Number: 223751-71-1
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin9/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin8/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin9/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No well-established ingredient-specific interactions, Formulation compatibility should be checked in strongly acidic or strongly alkaline systems
Risks & Warnings
Generally well tolerated. Main concerns are possible sensitivity to marine/botanical extracts and the theoretical risk of impurity-related reactions if raw material quality is poor. As with many algae extracts, source and purification quality matter.
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