Derived from badderlocks, an edible seaweed, this extract is rich in film-forming alginates. It can be used as a formula helper.
Origin
Algae
Algae
Algae (seaweeds) are aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging from a single cell to several meters in length. They are closely related to plants but belong to a separate, unique kingdom.
Algae
Algae
Algae (seaweeds) are aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging from a single cell to several meters in length. They are closely related to plants but belong to a separate, unique kingdom.
Overview
Alaria esculenta extract is an extract obtained from the species of edible seaweed, Alaria esculenta (badderlocks or winged kelp). It is a common brown kelp species found in the Northern Atlantic, where it grows on very wave-exposed shores.
The extract of this seaweed is rich in alginates, special seaweed polysaccharides that have the ability to form a protective layer on the skin’s surface.