The actives and the oils
Seaweed (Kelp) Extract
Laminaria are brown kelps, large seaweeds of cold Atlantic waters. Their extracts are rich in polysaccharides, such as alginates, and in minerals.
- On a list as
- Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract · Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- What it does
- Hydrating, soothing botanical
- Where it comes from
- Sea: brown kelp
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
The polysaccharides hold water and leave a soft, smooth film, so kelp extract is used for a hydrating, soothing effect.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 2 pieces.
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Le Teint Nu
Tinted BB Veil — 30ml
$68
Listed as Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Questions
Is seaweed extract good for skin?
It is a gentle, hydrating botanical that suits most skin types. As one ingredient among many, it supports a formula rather than transforming it.
Is seaweed extract vegan?
Yes. Seaweed is an alga, not an animal.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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