CDF Sea Kelp Active™

CDF Sea Kelp Active™

Advanced marine botanical active designed to enhance hydration, strengthen skin resilience, and help defend against environmental stressors.

INCI Name: Water (and) Propanediol (and) Sea Kelp Extract (and) Preservative

Standardization: 10% Fucoidan, 30% Marine Polysaccharides

Appearance: Amber to brown liquid

Solubility: Water-compatible

Function: Marine antioxidant active, hydration support, skin conditioning ingredient

Sea kelp has been utilized for centuries in coastal regions throughout Asia and Northern Europe, where marine botanicals were traditionally prized for their rich mineral content and skin-conditioning properties. Modern cosmetic science now focuses on sea kelp's naturally occurring Fucoidan and polysaccharides, which have become sought-after ingredients in premium skincare formulations.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

CDF Sea Kelp Active™ delivers concentrated marine polysaccharides and Fucoidan to support modern skincare formulations focused on hydration, skin comfort, barrier support, and environmental defense. It is particularly well suited for products designed to improve the appearance of dry, stressed, or environmentally exposed skin.

Key Benefits

• Standardized to 10% Fucoidan.
• Contains 30% marine polysaccharides.
• Supports skin hydration and moisture retention.
• Helps promote smoother, healthier-looking skin.
• Provides antioxidant and environmental defense support.
• Excellent addition to marine and botanical skincare systems.

Suggested Use Levels

• 2–5% — Daily hydration and antioxidant support
• 5–10% — Premium marine active positioning

How to Incorporate

• Add during the cool-down phase of emulsions.
• Suitable for serums, creams, gels, toners, and facial mists.
• Mix until fully uniform.

Formulation Notes

• Pairs exceptionally well with Tremella Mushroom, Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, and marine-inspired skincare systems.
• Suitable for hydration, barrier support, and antioxidant formulations.
• Compatible with most water-based cosmetic systems.
• Can be incorporated into both rinse-off and leave-on products.

Common Applications

• Hydrating serums
• Barrier support products
• Marine skincare collections
• Facial moisturizers
• After-sun formulations
• Environmental defense treatments

The ocean spent millions of years perfecting marine survival strategies. Cosmetic chemists looked at that and decided it might make a nice serum ingredient.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, compatibility, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.