CALCIUM CARRAGEENAN

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Calcium carrageenan, derived from red algae, is mainly used for its gelling and thickening properties. In skincare products, it helps stabilize formulas and can also provide moisturizing properties by forming a protective barrier on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for use in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, calcium carrageenan is a plant-derived ingredient and is therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, calcium carrageenan is rarely associated with irritation. It is often used to improve the texture of gels and creams.

Present in: Playing a key role in the texture and stability of products, it is often found in creams, gels, lotions and certain moisturizing or soothing masks.