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MONOSTROMA OBSCURUM EXTRACT.

Insufficient Data CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING

Monostroma Obscurum Extract is a green macroalgae extract celebrated for its advanced hydrating and skin-conditioning capabilities. It forms a protective barrier, enhances the skin's natural moisturizing factor, and shows potential for stimulating collagen synthesis, contributing to skin elasticity and resilience.

Summary

Hydrating Humectant Skin conditioning Emollient Thickening agent Protective barrier support Potential collagen booster Antioxidant Potential photoprotector Revitalizing Remineralizing Cell renewal stimulant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract enhances skin hydration by forming a protective barrier via sulphated phycocolloids and diffusing osmoregulating molecules to fortify the natural moisturizing factor (NMF), thus creating a deeper water 'reservoir' within the skin. Functioning as a potent humectant and thickening agent, it actively revitalizes, remineralizes, and stimulates both blood circulation and cell renewal. Additionally, it offers potential benefits in stimulating collagen synthesis, alongside exhibiting antioxidant and photoprotector bioactivities.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range ≥5%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 A 5% concentration of Monostroma species extract demonstrated potential skin moisturizing activity, as objectively measured by a corneometer on the inner forearm skin of 10 women.
  2. 02 Water-soluble mucilage from Monostroma nitidum (a related species) utilized in moisture masks, significantly decreased film formation time with increasing concentration, while effectively acting as both a humectant and a thickening agent.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has identified Monostroma Obscurum Extract as having insufficient data to reach a conclusive safety determination. However, a Draize score test conducted on water-soluble mucilage from the related species, Monostroma nitidum, showed no incidence of erythema, suggesting a low potential for skin sensitization or allergic reactions.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While Monostroma Obscurum Extract demonstrates promising benefits for hydration, barrier support, and potential anti-aging, its overall rating is 'insufficient-data' due to outstanding safety and compatibility metrics.

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