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CODIUM FRAGILE EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING

Codium Fragile Extract is a marine-derived ingredient celebrated for its multi-faceted benefits, notably its ability to significantly enhance skin hydration, improve brightness, and offer soothing, anti-inflammatory effects. It functions as a moisture reservoir, reinforcing the skin's natural defenses and promoting overall skin health and vitality.

Summary

Hydrating Humectant Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Soothing Skin Barrier Support Collagen Boosting Cell Renewal Brightening Re-mineralizing Skin Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract establishes a dynamic water 'reservoir' on the skin through a dual mechanism: sulfated phycocolloids form a protective barrier by adhering to skin proteins, while osmoregulating molecules penetrate superficial epidermal layers to amplify the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). Beyond hydration, it delivers potent antioxidant protection against free radicals that contribute to premature aging, stimulates collagen synthesis, and revitalizes skin through re-mineralization. It also supports microcirculation, boosts cellular turnover, and calms irritation and redness by strengthening the skin barrier. Furthermore, specific extracellular vesicles within the extract can diminish melanin synthesis by downregulating key regulatory proteins (microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, tyrosinase, and tyrosinase-related protein 1), contributing to a brighter complexion, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Immediately doubled skin moisture levels, sustaining high hydration for over three hours. After 8 days of twice-daily application, skin moisture levels were more than 20% higher than placebo-treated controls and amplified the moisturizing action of the placebo by 50%.
  2. 02 Improved skin brightness by 1.31% in a clinical trial using a prototype cream containing Codium fragile extracellular vesicles (EVs).
  3. 03 In a DNCB-induced mouse model, it prevented atopic dermatitis, inhibiting thickening of the epidermis, and reducing epidermal swelling and ear thickness.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Algae extracts, including Codium species, contain polysaccharides known to be relatively stable within typical pH and temperature ranges common for cosmetic formulations.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Codium Fragile Extract is generally considered safe and well-tolerated in cosmetic products. However, as with any cosmetic ingredient, individual allergic reactions may occur in particularly sensitive individuals, potentially manifesting as skin redness, itching, or irritation. Patch testing is recommended to minimize potential adverse effects.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Codium Fragile Extract is a valuable ingredient, clinically shown to significantly boost skin hydration, improve brightness, and offer comprehensive benefits including antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and skin barrier reinforcement.

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