Algin
Algin is a viscosity controlling and binding ingredient. It’s in 69 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Algin: used to hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Algin: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algin: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74179, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium alginate and natrii alginas.
Products that contain Algin
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Rosewater Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Sensitiv After Shave Balsam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Julep
So Appealing Wipe-Off Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Growth Factor and Peptide Firming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kristin Ess
Workable Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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