Is Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract comedogenic?

An extract from a freshwater microalga rich in astaxanthin, sold in antioxidant serums.

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Category: extract

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

An extract from a freshwater microalga rich in astaxanthin, sold in antioxidant serums. It is rated high on the checker and named by a clinic list.

Formulation Context: Only one numeric source (skinsafecheck.com) was readable; the rating reflects its 4 to 5 range. Clinic lists also name it.

Common INCI Aliases: haematococcus pluvialis, astaxanthin extract

Scientific References: skinsafecheck.com; acnespecialists.com pore-clogging list

Other names for Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

  • haematococcus pluvialis
  • astaxanthin extract

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