Alginate
Polysaccharide
Alginate is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with low expected dermal absorption and a long history of use. Available evidence does not indicate a significant toxicity concern in cosmetic applications.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Alginate is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with low expected dermal absorption and a long history of use. Available evidence does not indicate a significant toxicity concern in cosmetic applications.
What it does
Thickener; stabilizer; film former
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
