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Is Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharides vegan?

Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharides

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Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharides is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the blue-green alga Aphanothece sacrum, used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties.

INCI name Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharides
CosIng ID 99610
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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