Algin
Algin
Is Algin safe in skincare?
CIR insufficient data
Based on
- Reference: European Commission
Safe as used · Common thickener. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Not enough data · CIR report 680 conclusion
Is Algin classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is Algin regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
142 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- too cool for school[11colors] too cool for school Frottage Pencil
- freshRose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
- KORRESGreek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream
- CKDCKD Retino Collagen Small Molecule 300 Pore & Elasticity Mask 5ct
- freshRose Deep Hydration Face Cream
- WellageWellage Real Hyaluronic One Day Kit (1ea)
- WellageWellage Real Hyaluronic Blue 100 Ampoule 3.38 fl. oz.(100ml) + One Day Kit
- La Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Suractivated Face Cream
- DermalogicaSkin Smoothing Cream Moisturizer
- WellageWellage Real Hyaluronic Blue 100 Ampoule
- BiodanceBiodance Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask 1ct
- DermalogicaBiolumin-C Vitamin C Eye Serum
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Commission
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.