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Is Ecklonia Cava Extract vegetarian?

Ecklonia Cava Extract

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Ecklonia Cava Extract is an extract of Ecklonia cava, an edible brown alga (family Alariaceae) found in the waters off Japan and Korea.

Also known as Kajime Extract, Paddle Weed Extract
INCI name Ecklonia Cava Extract
CosIng ID 56118
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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