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THE INGREDIENT EDIT BEAUT.IN / 93481

CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES

Chlorella Protothecoides are the cultured cells of the alga, Chlorella protothecoides, Chlorellaceae.

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INCI / SOURCE NAMECHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES
CAS REFERENCENot recorded
RECORDED FUNCTIONS4 cosmetic roles
RESEARCH COVERAGESource dossierView evidence scope ↗
01 / BENEFITS & USES

What it brings to beauty.

Explore the recorded roles of CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES and what they can mean in a cosmetic formula.

Source-function explanation

The panels below interpret this ingredient’s recorded functions. They describe possible contributions, not proven clinical results. Any individually reviewed study is shown separately.

01 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For skin

  • Skin ConditioningA broad skin-conditioning role is recorded. A more specific benefit needs ingredient-level evidence.
02 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For hair

  • Hair ConditioningHelps improve hair feel, appearance or manageability in a conditioning formula.
03 / FORMULATION ROLE

In cosmetics

  • Hair ConditioningHelps improve the feel, appearance or manageability of hair. Results depend on the finished formula and hair condition.
  • Skin ConditioningUsed to help keep skin in good condition. This broad function does not identify a specific clinical result.
  • AbrasiveHelps remove material from a surface through physical friction. Particle properties and use conditions matter.
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  • Viscosity ControllingHelps adjust how thick or fluid a formula is, influencing its flow and application.

Possible formulation contexts

Examples associated with the recorded function classes; these are not verified product listings or instructions to apply the raw ingredient.

  • Hair-conditioning formulas
  • Skin-conditioning formulas
  • Abrasive cleansing or polishing formulas
  • Texture and flow adjustment
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Ingredient form, concentration, pH, delivery system and contact time can change the result. A skin finding does not establish a hair benefit; a conditioning or fibre result does not establish hair growth.

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02 / KNOW THE NAME

Ingredient identity

COSING SOURCE DESCRIPTION

Chlorella Protothecoides are the cultured cells of the alga, Chlorella protothecoides, Chlorellaceae.

European Commission · source text, with formatting normalised · CC BY 4.0
Source ingredient name
CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES
CAS identifier(s)
Not recorded in this snapshot
EC identifier(s)
Not recorded in this snapshot
Other source names / search aliases
No additional names recorded

CAS and EC identifiers are source references. A botanical extract, polymer or mixture may have more than one identifier; a name does not establish purity, supplier grade or sourcing.

03 / INSIDE THE FORMULA

What does it do?

Abrasive

Helps remove material from a surface through physical friction. Particle properties and use conditions matter.

Hair Conditioning

Helps improve the feel, appearance or manageability of hair. Results depend on the finished formula and hair condition.

Skin Conditioning

Used to help keep skin in good condition. This broad function does not identify a specific clinical result.

Viscosity Controlling

Helps adjust how thick or fluid a formula is, influencing its flow and application.

Functions describe possible roles in a formulation. They do not establish the performance of every product containing this ingredient.

04 / READ THE LABEL

Match the complete name.

Look for the complete name CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES. Similar words, derivatives and salts can refer to different ingredients.

A label usually does not tell you the supplier grade, extraction method or exact concentration of each ingredient. An individual ingredient cannot reveal the overall behaviour of a finished formula.

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This entry currently documents source identity and functions. Ingredient-specific efficacy studies, sensitisation context and India-specific restrictions still need an editorial review.

05 / EVIDENCE & REGULATORY CONTEXT

Keep the context in view.

India

Applicable Cosmetics Rules and standards need to be checked for the ingredient, product type and use. Ingredient-specific restrictions have not yet been mapped here.

European Union

CosIng records do not authorise use. Check the current Cosmetics Regulation and annexes for restrictions and conditions.

United States

FDA guidance has a US scope. Product classification, colour additives and other ingredient conditions require separate checks.

Individual experience

No personalised suitability or allergy assessment is provided. A source function is separate from human efficacy and finished-product testing.

Independent clinical evidence synthesis
Not yet completed
Ingredient safety score
Not assigned
Concentration / exposure limits
Not inferred from the ingredient name
06 / FOLLOW THE REFERENCE

Sources & record history

  1. European Commission · CosIng ingredient record ↗

    Identity, identifiers and functions. Snapshot checked 28 October 2026. CosIng source reference: 93481.

  2. European Commission · Database scope & limitations ↗
  3. CDSCO · India cosmetics framework ↗
  4. FDA · US cosmetics guidance ↗

Beaut.in explains ingredient information in original language. Source inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Source descriptions and annex-table fields are reproduced with credit to the European Union; formatting is normalised. The current record is a dated snapshot, not a live regulatory monitor. Reuse terms: European Commission · CC BY 4.0 ↗.

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