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Is Red Algae comedogenic?
Red Algae is a marine-derived (algae/seaweed) extract. Its comedogenicity rating is 5/5 — high pore-clogging risk.
Red Algae sits high on the comedogenic scale. For acne-prone or breakout-prone skin it is one of the ingredients most likely to block pores and contribute to blackheads, whiteheads and pimples, especially when it appears near the top of an ingredient list (higher concentration).
What is Red Algae?
Red Algae is a marine-derived (algae/seaweed) extract. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: red algae.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Acne-safe alternatives to Red Algae
If Red Algae breaks you out, these lower-rated marine options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Squalane — Low risk · 1/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Niacinamide — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hyaluronic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.