Ingredient
Algin
Low risk
FunctionFilm Former
What it is — Algin (INCI: Algin), a polysaccharide obtained from brown seaweed (alginate), a well-established marine source.
What it does — It is commonly used to thicken and stabilize, forming smooth gels and light films that give masks and gel textures their structure.
Typical use — Found in peel-off and gel masks, gel moisturizers and other water-based formulas that need body.
Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types; it works on the formula's texture rather than acting as a skin active.
Safety — Rated low risk as an inert, well-tolerated marine thickener. This is general information rather than medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — inert, well-tolerated marine thickener.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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