A soothing extract derived from a species of edible brown seaweed called sugar kelp or Devil’s apron (due to its shape and large surface). It contains water-binding and soothing polysaccharides, as well as many beneficial minerals.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
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.
Laminaria saccharina, nowadays known as Saccharina latissima, is a species of edible, brown seaweed that is also known as sugar kelp or Devil’s apron due to its shape and large surface. It is used in the extraction of alginates – a gelatin substitute that is derived from algae.
The extract from Laminaria saccharina contains many different polysaccharides apart from alginates. These are responsible for its water-binding and soothing properties. They form a film on the skin’s surface and help the skin to retain water.
Seaweed extracts in general are potent antioxidants and contain many beneficial minerals.
Science
1
Pimentel, Filipa; Alves, Rita; Rodrigues, Francisca; P. P. Oliveira, M. (25 December 2017). "Macroalgae-Derived Ingredients for Cosmetic Industry—An Update". Cosmetics. 5 (1): 2.
2
Kyung, J., Kim, D., Park, D., Yang, Y.-H., Choi, E.-K., Lee, S.-P., … Kim, Y.-B. (2012). Synergistic anti-inflammatory effects ofLaminaria japonicafucoidan andCistanche tubulosaextract. Laboratory Animal Research, 28(2), 91.
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Humectant
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