AMMONIUM ALGINATE
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Ammonium alginate is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps improve the texture of formulations and ensures even distribution of the product on the skin.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe in cosmetic products when used in accordance with recommended concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, it's a plant-derived ingredient extracted from brown seaweed.
✨ Worth knowing: Ammonium alginate is well tolerated by most skin types, but as with any ingredient, it's advisable to do a patch test especially for sensitive skin. It also has a slight film-forming power that can help retain moisture on the skin.
Present in: Often used in creams, lotions, gels and masks where a thicker consistency is desired.
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