Carrageenan
Polysaccharide / Seaweed Derivative
Cosmetic-grade carrageenan is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with low expected dermal absorption. Concerns involving degraded carrageenan or gastrointestinal exposure are not directly representative of intact topical cosmetic carrageenan.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Cosmetic-grade carrageenan is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with low expected dermal absorption. Concerns involving degraded carrageenan or gastrointestinal exposure are not directly representative of intact topical cosmetic carrageenan.
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.