Botanical Extract
Bladderwrack Extract
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) seaweed extract — a brown algae rich in fucoidan, alginic acid, fucoxanthin, and minerals with slimming, anti-cellulite, antioxidant, and skin-firming properties validated in multiple studies.
FucoidanFucoxanthinAnti-CelluliteAntioxidant
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
A seaweed extract from Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack / rockweed), standardised for fucoidan or total polysaccharide content.
Anti-cellulite, antioxidant, firming, hyaluronidase inhibition, moisturising.
Key Benefits
Fucoidan HA preservation
Inhibits hyaluronidase, protecting skin's endogenous hyaluronic acid from enzymatic degradation.
Anti-cellulite lipolysis
Fucoidan and fucosterol activate beta-adrenergic receptors in adipocytes, stimulating fat breakdown and reducing cellulite.
Fucoxanthin antioxidant
Unique brown-algae carotenoid with exceptional free-radical scavenging and adipose-specific metabolic activity.
Alginic acid moisturising
Film-forming polysaccharide that creates a moisture-retaining layer on skin, reducing TEWL.
Suitable for
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Iodine content
Bladderwrack is high in iodine; individuals with thyroid conditions should exercise caution with leave-on products applied to large body surface areas, though cosmetic concentrations are generally considered safe.
CategoryBotanical Extracts
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bladderwrack Extract do for skin?
Anti-cellulite, antioxidant, firming, hyaluronidase inhibition, moisturising.
Who should use Bladderwrack Extract?
Bladderwrack Extract is suitable for: Body care, Cellulite concerns, Mature skin, All skin types.
Are there any warnings about Bladderwrack Extract?
Bladderwrack is high in iodine; individuals with thyroid conditions should exercise caution with leave-on products applied to large body surface areas, though cosmetic concentrations are generally considered safe.
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