Name
Carrageenan
Description
Carrageenan is typically extracted from species of sea moss in the Rhodophyceae family. It is used as a thickener in foods, cosmetics, and other consumables.
Benefits
Thickening and emulsifying properties.
Considerations
• Degraded carrageenan or poligeenan has been found to cause lesions in laboratory animals. This type of carrageenan is not commonly used in food or cosmetics, nor is it a common contaminant in carrageenan.
Synonyms
Irish Moss Extract Irish Moss
Chondrus crispus
Carrageenin
Carageenan Gum
Marine Colloid
Chondrus Extract
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/476038364
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/plpogu092014slr.pdf
Summary
Safe when used topically. Incidental ingestion from a toothpaste is likely safe as well.
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