Ahnfeltia concinna extract, or red marine algae extract, is an algae which provides skin soothing and antioxidant properties for the skin. Being a polysaccharide, it is also an excellent thickener when used in formulations a has great humectant properties, able to draw and bind water to the areas it is applied. It is in the class of Algae Extract which also include, alaria esculenta extract, algae exopolysaccharides, algae extract, algin, alteromonas ferment extract, ascophyllum nodosum extract, asparagopsis armata extract, chlorella protothecoides, chlorella vulgaris extract, dunaliella salina (green algae) extract, hydrolyzed f-fucoidan, laminaria ochroleuca (kelp) extract, macrocystis pyrifera (kelp) extract, and marine extract.
A natural extract from red marine algae with multifunctional properties.
Provides soothing and antioxidant products to the skin, and increases the viscosity of formulations.
If any of the following apply Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract might be a good option for you:
Dry and dehydrated skin
Fine Lines
Pregnancy
Wrinkles
If any of the following apply it might be best to avoid Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract:
Related Allergy
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