Sea Whip Extract
A sea whip (gorgonian coral) extract. It soothes and reduces redness in sensitive skin. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing marine extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sea whip extract (INCI Sea Whip Extract) is obtained from the gorgonian Pseudopterogorgia, a soft marine coral. It supplies pseudopterosins, molecules of interest for their soothing action, and is used mainly in products for sensitive or reactive skin. On efficacy a measured take is right. Pseudopterosins show anti-inflammatory activity in lab models, but direct clinical evidence on human faces is limited. It fits as a supporting component within a soothing routine, helping skin comfort without promising dramatic results. Topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation potential and low allergy risk, suitable for sensitive and redness-prone skin. An individual reaction is unlikely.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sea Whip Extract safe during pregnancy?
Sea Whip Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sea Whip Extract for?
Sea Whip Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sea Whip Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A sea whip (gorgonian coral) extract.
What's the INCI name for Sea Whip Extract?
The INCI name is Sea Whip Extract. It may also appear as: Pseudopterogorgia Extract.
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