The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Hveragerði, Iceland
Sugar Kelp
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
A mineral-rich northern seaweed for supple, sea-fresh hydration.
| INCI name | Laminaria Saccharina Extract |
|---|---|
| Type | Marine extract — hydration & rebalancing |
| Origin | Hveragerði, Iceland |
| Key benefit | Lasting-feel hydration and a fresher, more balanced look |
| Suits | All skin types, including oily and sensitive skin |
What is this
Sugar Kelp
Sugar kelp is a golden-brown seaweed, Laminaria saccharina (also classified as Saccharina latissima), that grows in cold, clear northern seas. In skincare its extract is prized as a mineral-rich marine hydrator: its natural polysaccharides help skin hold on to moisture, supporting a fresher, smoother, more balanced-looking complexion.
In which products
Formulas with sugar kelp
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about sugar kelp
What is sugar kelp?
Sugar kelp is a brown seaweed — Laminaria saccharina, also classified as Saccharina latissima — that grows along cold, rocky coasts of the North Atlantic. Its long, ruffled golden blades are naturally rich in polysaccharides, minerals and marine sugars, which is why its extract is so valued in skincare.
What does sugar kelp extract do for skin?
It is used first of all as a marine hydrator. Its alginates — water-loving polysaccharides — form a light veil on the skin that helps reduce moisture loss, so skin feels supple and comfortable for longer. It also helps the complexion look fresher, smoother and more even.
Is sugar kelp good for oily or blemish-prone skin?
Yes. Formulators value it because it hydrates without heaviness and helps rebalance the look of oilier zones, supporting a fresher, more refined appearance. In The Nine Aurora it appears in the serums, night cream, eye cream and night cleanser, where lightweight marine hydration matters.
Is sugar kelp extract suitable for sensitive skin?
It is considered one of the gentler marine ingredients: well tolerated, softening and calming-feeling on the skin. As with any cosmetic, comfort comes from the whole formula, but sugar kelp itself is widely used in products designed for delicate skin.
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