Sea Whip Extract
INCI: Pseudopterogorgia Elisabethae Extract
Also known as: Caribbean sea whip
BotanicalssoothingmarineEmerging evidencePregnancy safe
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Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
0/5
Irritancy
0/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
0.1%–1%
How It Works
A marine extract from soft coral, rich in pseudopterosins, potent natural anti-inflammatories.
Pseudopterosins inhibit phospholipase A2 and reduce arachidonic acid mediators of inflammation.
pH Range
5.0–7.0
Benefits
- Strong anti-inflammatory
- Soothes post-procedure skin
Proven For
What the evidence supports.
Post-procedureSensitivity
Best For
- All skin types
Avoid If
No notable contraindications reported.
Layering Order
4/10
Mid-routine serum or treatment step.
Max Safe Concentration
1%
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.1%–1%
Seasonal Use
Year-round.
For Estheticians & Professionals
Sustainable sourcing varies, verify supply chain.
Clinical Evidence
The research behind Sea Whip Extract.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Systematic Review
Chronic psychological stress elevates cortisol, accelerating skin aging through collagen degradation and barrier disruption.
Chen Y, Lyga J
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
View Study →Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial
Ceramide-dominant emollients improved skin barrier function by 63% within 6 weeks.
Draelos ZD, Ertel K, Berge C
Cutis, 2006
View Study →Cutis, 2006
Pairs Well With
Conflicts With
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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