Undaria Pinnatifida Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock
Formulate Labs offers Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, our fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock, rich in peptides, proteins, and sulfated polysaccharides. This INCI-only material delivers the core science of popular trade-name actives without their proprietary branding.
The brown macroalgae *Undaria pinnatifida*
Derived from the brown macroalgae Undaria pinnatifida, this potent extract is also known by trade and context names like Undaria pinnatifida powder and wakame seaweed, though Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI, not branded supplier SKUs, offering direct access to its core functional benefits.
Dual mechanism: Undaria Pinnatifida Extract functions as a potent extracellular matrix (ECM) restructuring agent by inhibiting key matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) like collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase, thereby preventing degradation of structural skin proteins and polysaccharides. Concurrently, its functional peptide and sulfated polysaccharide fractions upregulate the expression of proteins vital for collagen maturation and hyaluronic acid synthesis, helping to combat visible photoaging and support skin structure.
Use levels: For Formulate Labs' fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, typical use levels range from 1.0% to 5.0% in the aqueous phase of your formulation. This ensures optimal delivery and efficacy of its functional components.
Market context: Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is a scientifically-backed active whose functional peptides and polysaccharides are found in several well-known, trade-name cosmetic ingredients, allowing formulators to build powerful product stories grounded in established science. Formulate Labs' INCI-only material provides the core activity found in commercial actives such as Matrigenics.14G-class actives, Phytessence™ Wakame-class actives, and Wakamine™-class actives, giving chemists flexibility without being tied to a specific trade name or marketing story.
Pricing context: Public B2B pricing data for standardized, cosmetic-grade Undaria Pinnatifida peptide and protein suspensions is sparse, with crude liquid extracts being commodity botanicals. Formulate Labs offers highly purified fractions, typically quoted on a custom, volume-dependent basis. Our pricing for this high-performance extract is $195.00 for a 500 g sample, $300.00 for 1 kg, and $4,335.00 ($255.00/kg) for a 17 kg pail.
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs offers this material as its pure INCI, distinct from branded supplier actives (Matrigenics.14G-class actives, Phytessence™ Wakame-class actives, Wakamine™-class actives) which often feature this ingredient.
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.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The efficacy of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract in cosmetic applications is robustly supported by peer-reviewed literature, demonstrating its multifaceted benefits for skin health and appearance. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This study demonstrates that fractions of *U. pinnatifida* exhibit significant skin-brightening activity by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme. The extract also downregulates the expression of TRP-1 and TRP-2, supporting its use in formulations designed to promote an even skin tone and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Research shows the purified extract helps to ameliorate the visible effects of UV-induced skin photoaging and associated mitochondrial dysfunction. It appears to function by regulating the SIRT-1/PGC-1α signaling pathway, making it a valuable component for products targeting environmental defense and age-related changes in the skin.
This paper validates the extract’s strong radical-scavenging capabilities, which are crucial for protecting skin from oxidative stress. It also confirms that subcritical water extraction is an effective method for producing high yields of the desired functional peptides, proteins, and sulfated polysaccharides.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at fixed 5% Undaria Pinnatifida Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-UNP-W2-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
