Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
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.
Chlorella is a dried mass of tiny, single-cell green algae from the genus Chlorella. Chlorella is widely used as a food source or dietary supplement since it is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
This dark green extract is used as an antioxidant agent in skincare. The many beneficial effects of chlorella on the skin are currently subject to a growing field of research.
Science
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Panahi, Y., Darvishi, B., Jowzi, N., Beiraghdar, F., & Sahebkar, A. (2016). Chlorella vulgaris: A Multifunctional Dietary Supplement with Diverse Medicinal Properties. Current pharmaceutical design, 22(2), 164–173.