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Macrocystis Pyrifera

Also-called-like-this: Kelp
What-it-does: viscosity controlling

Details

The extract coming from the giant blown kelp. It contains alginates that give Macrocystis Pyrifera viscosity controlling and thickening properties. 

Other than that, there is also a manufacturer claim saying that Macrocystis Pyrifera "increases the vitality of epidermal growth, improves collagen synthesis, and maintains skin elasticity".

We wrote some more about algae extract in general here. 

Show me some proof

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, May 1, 2009, Influence of the extraction–purification conditions on final properties of alginates obtained from brown algae ( Macrocystis pyrifera )
  • Bioresource Technology, May 1, 2015, Exploring the potential of using algae in cosmetics

Products with Macrocystis Pyrifera

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