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.

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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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