Is Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract fungal acne safe?

No, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract is considered a trigger for fungal acne (Malassezia) as it typically contains lipids or esters that feed the yeast.

Is Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract safe for pregnancy?

Yes, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy.

Is Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract vegan?

No, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract is typically derived from animal sources.

Is Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract comedogenic?

No, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract has a low comedogenic rating of 0/5 and is unlikely to clog pores.

Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract

Sea Lettuce Extract

Good

Safe

Pores

0/5

Irritancy

0/5

FA Safe

❌ No

Pregnancy

✅ Safe

Vegan

❌ No

Science & Benefits

Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca (Sea Lettuce) is an enzymatically broken-down algae extract rich in glucuronic acid and rhamnose. These small-molecule sugars act as biological triggers that stimulate the skin's own synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen. It is entirely non-comedogenic (rating 0) and functions as a 'structural humectant,' improving the skin's internal moisture-holding capacity rather than just adding surface water. It is a 'bulletproof' active for resolving the 'dehydrated-oily' paradox without adding surface lipids.

Safety Alerts

🍄

Fungal Acne: This ingredient is a lipid/ester that can feed Malassezia yeast. Avoid if you have active FA bumps.

🥩

Non-Vegan: This ingredient is typically derived from animal sources (e.g. beeswax, lanolin, carmine).