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Ascophyllum Nodosum

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Also known as: Algae

Type of cold water brown seaweed | Has antioxidant properties and serves as a texture enhancer

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is Ascophyllum Nodosum?

Ascophyllum nodosum is a type of cold water brown seaweed that has antioxidant properties and serves as a texture enhancer in cosmetics.

Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • Journal of Applied Phycology, October 2020, pages 3,561-3,584 [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10811-020-02246-6]
  • Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, July 2020, Volume 10, Issue 7, pages 51-58 [https://www.bibliomed.org/?jtt=2231-3354&la=0&yr=2020&vol=10&issue=7]
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, June 2012, pages 2234-2240 [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12010-012-9761-1]
  • Talanta, April 2011, Volume 84, Issue 2, pages 513-518 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003991401100159X]

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