ALGAE EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES cosmetic ingredient

Description

Algae Exopolysaccharides (Retired) are exopolysaccharides released by the fermentation of various species of microalgae of the divisions, Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta. The INCI Name, Algae Exopolysaccharides, originally published in 2010, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae Exopolysaccharides will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

FILM FORMING : Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT : Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.

SKIN PROTECTING : Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

SLIP MODIFIER : Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.