Is Wakame comedogenic?
A brown seaweed commonly used in Japanese-inspired skincare.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: extract
Wakame
Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A brown seaweed commonly used in Japanese-inspired skincare. 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: undaria pinnatifida, undaria
Scientific References: skinsafecheck.com; acnespecialists.com pore-clogging list
Other names for Wakame
- undaria pinnatifida
- undaria
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