Humectant ingredient
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
INCI: APHANOTHECE SACRUM POLYSACCHARIDE
A high-molecular-weight polysaccharide from Aphanothece sacrum (Suizenji-nori), a rare freshwater cyanobacteria found in specific Japanese springs. Has exceptional water-retention capacity. Used in Hada Labo's premium formulations as a superior humectant.
Also known as: sacred jewel algae polysaccharide, suizenji nori polysaccharide
humectantfilm-formerskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Exceptional water-holding capacity — up to 7,000x its weight in water
- ✓Film-forming — locks in moisture
- ✓Rare Japanese ingredient from freshwater cyanobacteria
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Hyaluronic Acid+ Sodium Hyaluronate
