The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic active ingredient including an extract of Fucus vesiculosus. The present disclosure further relates to a topical composition including the cosmetic active ingredient The present disclosure further relates to a method of producing the cosmetic active ingredient. The method includes adding a coarse ground biomass of Fucus vesiculosus to at least one of water or a polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution for a suitable period of time.
