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Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA “Gloiopeltis Glue”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
Gloiopeltis tenax powder
AKA: Gloiopeltis Glue
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Not Clean
Gloiopeltis Glue
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Ground form of the red algae Gloiopeltis tenax, maintaining its traditional use in East Asian food and beauty preparations while offering a convenient form for modern cosmetic incorporation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR