A Powerful Antioxidant

by Mike August 8, 2011

Astaxanthin comes from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis found in abundance in arctic marine environments.

A natural carotenoid, it is a powerful antioxidant and is often referred to as "red gold from the sea." It provides wrinkle reduction by internal supplementation and reduces

hyper-pigmentation. The material also has very good anti-inflammatory properties. Gorgonian Extract GC8 is a natural marine extract derived from Pseudo-pterogorgia elisabethae

(Sea Whip). This anti-inflammatory ingredient is safe, effective and environmentally friendly. The anti-inflammatory properties of pseudopterosins are well documented. This ingredient

(INCI: Caprylic/capric triglyceride and Sea Whip extract), is ideal for use in sun care products, aftershaves and skin care treatments.

Pseudopterosin:

Sea Whip's active component, is currently under review as a new drug for treating burns, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and arthritis.

Kimarine:

derived from edible seaweed, has been clinically proven to lighten skin and provide protection from reactive oxygen species.

Helionori is a marine active ingredient providing protection against UVA irradiation, due to the presence of special compounds called mycosporine-like amino acid.

Actiseane, developed from brown seaweeds, counters several factors that contribute to skin aging including slower cellular turnover assisting in wound healing and inflammation soothing.

Several well-known skin care companies use seaweed and seawater as their products "magic"ingredient. Crème de La Mer, a broth of bio-fermented Pacific Coast sea kelp, was developed by

Dr. Max Huber to treat his scarred skin and the cream is sold for more than $100.00 an ounce.Phytomer's skin care line contains marine actives, while Repechage's skin care lines are based on

different seaweeds to provide skin anti-aging benefits. Natural and organic  products are the fastest-growing sector of the cosmetic industry. Several studies have found that seawater in cosmetic products revitalizes and remineralizes skin cells. It

boosts the immune system, prevents infection, stimulates basic enzymes and protects the skin from allergies by antihistaminic action. Seaweeds cleanse the toxins out of the body, beautify thecomplexion and slow the aging process.

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