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Bioferment · Aqueous Gel · Cosmetic Grade

Sea Kelp Bioferment

A single-origin Maine kelp bioferment that does what the “miracle broth” promises - calming*, hydrating, and rich in fucoidan, algin, and trace marine minerals.

  • Single-origin Maine Laminaria digitata · sustainably wild-harvested
  • Self-preserved · COA + SDS + TDS included with every batch
  • Use at 3% in serums up to 100% as a stand-alone mask / gel
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Origin
Coast of Maine
COA & SDS
Every single batch
Self-preserved
Shelf-stable in drum
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Lactobacillus/Kelp
Ferment Filtrate
Source
Maine
Substrate
Laminaria digitata
Appearance
Translucent aqueous gel
pH
4.5 – 5.1
Use Rate
3% – 100%
Add At
Cool-down, ≤ 45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo room temp
18–24 mo refrigerated
Wild kelp forest off the Maine coast Wild-harvested of the coast of Maine
Sourcing

Maine kelp. Live cultures. Real traceability.

Our substrate is Laminaria digitata - a brown macroalga wild-harvested from the sublittoral zone of the Gulf of Maine by a single, long-term partner. Rotational harvesting leaves the holdfast intact so the bed regenerates, and wild kelp forests provide sea-otter habitat plus meaningful carbon sequestration.

That kelp is fermented with a food-safe Lactobacillus culture - the same concept that makes the nutrients in yogurt or kimchi more accessible. The result is a translucent gel rich in fucoidan, algin, carrageenan, and trace marine minerals (iodine, copper, molybdate, magnesium) in a topically-deliverable form.*

Maine
Single-source kelp
100%
Wild-harvested
Fresh
Made to order, per batch
0
Animal inputs, ever
Material Attributes

Based on the ingredient information we have.

Vegan
No animal-derived inputs in the deck
Non-GMO
Wild kelp, non-GMO culture
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Kosher-suitable
Ingredient deck assessed Kosher-suitable
Halal-suitable
Ingredient deck assessed Halal-suitable
Made & Mixed in USA
Maine kelp + US factory

These attributes are assessments based on the ingredient deck and the supplier information available to us. They are not third-party certifications (no Kosher, Halal, Vegan, or similar certifying body has audited or issued a certificate for this material). If your finished product requires a specific certified status, please reach out and we'll walk through what we can document.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

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Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
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Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
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Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Sea Kelp Bioferment - translucent gel rich in fucoidan and marine bioactives
The Science

A nutrient-dense marine broth your skin already knows.

Fermentation releases the kelp's polysaccharide payload - sulfated fucoidans, alginic acid, and carrageenans - in a topically-applicable form. In published in-vitro studies, fucoidan has been associated with supporting collagen bundle density, modulating dermal protease activity, and free-radical scavenging.*

Working chemists describe the ferment as “immediate WOW” on bare skin: a soothing, comforting, hydrating sensorial that needs no fragrance or carrier to read on application.*

Deep, oil-free hydration

A complete marine nutrient medium that hydrates skin and scalp without occluding pores.*

Calming for stressed skin

A soothing, comforting effect on sensitive and reactive skin types.*

Supports skin firmness

Fucoidan supports collagen density and helps scavenge free radicals in published in-vitro studies.*

Marine antioxidant load

Free-radical scavenging from sulfated polysaccharides + algal trace minerals.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. See full compliance & safety information.

Formulation Guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Quick reference for incorporating Sea Kelp Bioferment into a stable, preserved finished product. For bespoke questions, book 20 min with our formulation team.

Typical use rate
3% (aqueous serums) up to 100% (single-ingredient mask / shaving gel)
Solubility
Aqueous - fully water-miscible at all pH within range
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (target for the active itself; full formulation pH 4.0 – 7.0)
Add at
Cool-down phase, once batch is ≤ 45 °C
Mixing
Low- to medium-shear; avoid high shear that breaks the natural alginate structure
Avoid
Strong oxidizers, strong bases, prolonged temperatures above 45 °C
Pairs well with
Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, EGF / peptides, panthenol, centella
Self-preserving
Yes - broad-spectrum preservation system built in. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs
Documentation

Paperwork for the active material.

Safety and technical data sheets for the finished Sea Kelp Bioferment. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.

Compliance & Safety

The fine print, in plain English.

This is a B2B cosmetic raw material sold for use in finished personal-care formulations. Please review the use designation and regulatory notes before incorporating into a finished product.

Cosmetic Grade External Use Only Personal Care Only
Cosmetic Grade · External Use Only
All products sold are cosmetic grade. External use only. Sold exclusively for use in cosmetic and personal-care formulations - not for ingestion, inhalation, ophthalmic use, or any drug, food, dietary-supplement, or pharmaceutical application. Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer
Statements contained herein (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulator Responsibility
Final determination of suitability, stability, preservation efficacy, regulatory compliance, and end-user safety of any finished product containing this raw material is the sole responsibility of the formulator and the brand placing the finished product on the market. Independent stability, microbial, and safety testing of the finished product is required prior to commercial sale.
Information Accuracy
All information on this page is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, Formulate Labs makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the completeness or fitness of this information for any particular purpose. Refer to the lot-specific COA, SDS, and TDS for technical specifications.
Sea Kelp Bioferment · 18 kg
$1,242.00
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