A green algae that "bronzes" in the sun, a sea water that contains the same composition in trace elements and minerals as our plasma, a microorganism that looks like it is misunderstood in our mitochondria, this electric cell of our cells ...
These similarities inspire scientists who today formulate increasingly effective marine cosmetics.
Biocompatibility, the secret of the effectiveness of marine assets
A molecule derived from the sea is in great affinity with our epidermis . The first sign of life, a cell, was born in this water. This liquid has a distribution of trace elements, minerals, vitamins and even fatty acids similar to our blood plasma.
When we put a marine active on our skin it is in known terrain from where an excellent and fast assimilation. It hardly ever shows signs of intolerance , except for iodine.
Finally, the mechanism of operation of all these molecules is often close to that of our organism: they secrete substances anti stress, anti cold, anti heat wave when they are subjected to external aggressions. We even noticed that a green algae was turning brown in the sun by securing a kind of melanin ...
The latest marine nuggets for perfect skin
We are no longer just mud masks or sea water mists. In recent years, marine cosmetics brands have made considerable progress in identifying, isolating, encapsulating the best in the marine world and in benefiting our skin while working the sensuality and fragrance of the formulas. Examples:
- Marine sugars to smooth and restructure
"What characterizes some algae is their richness in sugar," explains Romuald Vallée, Phytomer Scientific Director. Now, the cells of our skin have privileged receptors to these sugars. We have reproduced by biological technology a micro blue alga that creates a natural film on the surface, but also redensifies the skin mattress by stimulating the collagen and elastin fibers for a skin that is quickly smoothed, smoother, firmer »
And for a perfect cosmetic, the texture is enriched with shea butter, and releases a discreet fragrance of jasmine and rose (Phytomer XMF Pioneer Range).
- Nutrients from the sea for ultimate regeneration
"It took us four years of research to concentrate 63 nutrients from three marine" sources "that are essential to preserve the youth of our skin," says Isabelle Guichon, PhD in Pharmacy and Head of Scientific Communication Thalgo.
An active marine marine water that, thanks to its passage under marine in the middle of geological strata is more concentrated in oligo elements and minerals (silicon, manganese etc ...) than sea water, displays exceptional anti-radical and anti inflammatory properties. Native cells of a seaweed (secret holding) that boost our cell renewal, and another pluricellular algae that improves the synthesis of the functional proteins of our skin and stimulates our mitochondria, these energetic cells of our cells in a liquid crystal texture. total fusion with the epidermis.
Results: a plumped skin, firmer, smoother and a luminous complexion (Line Prodigy of the Oceans, Thalgo).
- Oyster spat to stay young longer
"We have encapsulated oyster spat (raised in our hatchery) so that their active molecules release their properties over the course of the day," says Laure Gavarret Product Manager of the Saint Malo Thermal Baths.
The active ingredients in these oyster babies are particularly rich in collagen and proteins. They are thus able to optimize the energy efficiency of our cells and their ability to stay younger for longer. Associated in our formulas with hyaluronic acid, marine collagen (from fish) and extracts of Coral Algae remineralizing and rehydrating they allow, from the thirties to brake the main signs of aging: fine lines, loss of 'radiance, marks of fatigue ... (Global Anti Age line, Thermes Marins de Saint Malo).
- Seaweed to activate the genes of youth
"Our Research and Development department has developed a unique synergy of four algae that work together to restore our youth capital and erase the signs of age, even early on" says Emilie Simon R & D Manager at Algotherm. We have extracted the active molecules of Undaria Pinnatifida to boost the collagen and elastin fibers of the Alaria Esculenta anti-glycation which restores the rebound of the skin, Dictyopteris which regulates melanogenesis, and 'Ulva Lactuca which redraws the oval of the face thanks to its anti-release molecules. "
The textures are light, their delicately powdered fragrance leaves nothing to guess from its 100% marine origins (Line Algotime Expert).
- A marine complex as a shield against attacks
"Our line is based on a strange paradox," says Gérard Redziniak, scientific advisor and inventor of dermocosmetics. The more hostile the environment, the more soft and calming the protective powers developed by algae and extremophilic plants. On the other hand, our skin, facing all the oxidative stresses, sun, pollution, cold, and passage of time, is exhausted, irritated and its cells lose their capacity to fight effectively against aggressions. "
Hence the idea of associating four plants from the marine world in an organic mimetic complex, thus immediately assimilated by the epidermis.
Stem cells (gametocytes) of Undaria Pinnatifida are duplicated by biotechnology. Rich in fucoxanthin, a kind of pro vitamin A marine, it protects all cells, including our DNA free radicals.
Porphyridium Cruentum genuine marine red blood cell, stimulates micro circulation and improves the oxygenation of our cells; the complexion is brighter, cooler.
Criste Marine plant stem cells rich in phenolic acid stimulate fibroblasts for a more tonic skin. Blue Thistle plant stem cells rich in Fatty Acids allow the skin to produce lipids (protective intercellular cement), proteins (collagen, elastin, keratin) and hyaluronic acid.
In the end, a skin better protected, hydrated, revitalized, radiating health (Line Algo4® Algologie).
