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Is Nostoc Commune Extract vegetarian?

Nostoc Commune Extract

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Nostoc Commune Extract is the extract of Nostoc commune, an edible cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) found in diverse freshwater habitats, used as a food and cosmetic ingredient.

INCI name Nostoc Commune Extract
CosIng ID 99223
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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