Ingredient

Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) Extract

Low risk

Also known asChondrus Crispus Extract, chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract

FunctionSoothing/conditioning

What it is — Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) Extract (INCI: Chondrus Crispus Extract), a red seaweed sometimes referred to in connection with carrageenan, is a marine-derived conditioning ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used as a natural thickener and humectant that helps bind water and give a soft, conditioned feel.

Typical use — It appears in gels, essences, serums, creams and masks, both to hydrate and to help build texture.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types and often chosen for hydrating, comfort-focused formulas. As a marine botanical, composition can vary by source and processing.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated marine-derived humectant. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated marine-derived humectant.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

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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