Maris Limus Extract is also known as sea silt extract or marine mud extract. Its is a natural ingredient derived from ocean floor sediments, often associated with rich mineral deposits like those from the Dead Sea or glacial marine clays. Rich in minerals, trace elements, and organic compounds, it provides skin-protecting and purifying benefits. This extract is commonly used in masks, cleansers, deodorants, and purifying treatments for oily or blemished skin, helping to detoxify, soothe, and revitalize while supporting a balanced complexion.
Products with MARIS LIMUS EXTRACT
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What is MARIS LIMUS EXTRACT used for?
- Skin protecting: Helps shield the skin from harmful external factors and environmental stressors. Frequently used in masks, creams, and protective formulations to maintain skin integrity.
- Purifying & detoxifying: Binds impurities and supports removal of toxins or excess sebum. Ideal for clay masks, purifying cleansers, and treatments targeting oily or acne-prone skin.
- Soothing & mineral supply: Supplies minerals and trace elements to nourish and calm the skin. Common in spa-inspired masks, body wraps, and products for tired or stressed skin.
Origin
Maris Limus Extract is sourced from marine sediments collected from ocean floors, including rare deposits like glacial marine clays or Dead Sea mud. The raw material is harvested, purified to remove impurities, dried, ground into fine powder, and extracted using water or solvents to concentrate beneficial minerals and compounds. This process yields a potent, natural ingredient suitable for clean and mineral-based cosmetic formulations.
What does MARIS LIMUS EXTRACT do in a formulation?
SKIN PROTECTING|
SOOTHING|
CLEANSINGSafety Profile
Maris Limus Extract is considered safe for cosmetic use, with a low hazard rating from EWG and no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity. It is well-tolerated across skin types, including sensitive, and poses minimal risks at typical concentrations. As a natural marine-derived ingredient, rare sensitivities may occur; patch testing is recommended. Approved by the EU COSING database for skin protecting functions in rinse-off and leave-on products.
MARIS LIMUS EXTRACT technical profile
| Property | Values |
| pH | Neutral to slightly alkaline |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | High in mud/paste forms |
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