Characteristics
- INCI
- Chondrus Crispus Powder
- CAS
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9000-07-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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232-524-2
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- abrasive
Who it's for
Description
Chondrus Crispus Powder is a powdered form of Chondrus crispus, better known as Irish moss or red seaweed. In skincare and haircare, it’s valued mainly for its film-forming and moisture-binding properties. It can help products feel more cushiony and can leave skin looking smoother and more hydrated by reducing the feeling of dryness. In formulas, it may also act as a natural-feeling thickener or texture enhancer.
For skin, this ingredient is often appreciated in hydrating, soothing, and barrier-supportive products, especially when skin feels tight or dehydrated. In haircare, it can add slip and a softer feel, which may be helpful in conditioners, masks, and leave-ins. People with dry, dull, or textured skin and hair may especially like it. That said, it’s not a miracle ingredient, and results depend on the full formula. As with any botanical ingredient, very sensitive users may want to patch test if they know they react easily to seaweed-derived ingredients.
Products with Chondrus Crispus Powder (809 total)
Most often found in Annemarie Börlind products (26 items)
