Characteristics
- INCI
- Macrocystis Pyrifera
- Ru.
- Kelp
- Functions
- viscosity controlling
macrocystis pyrifera is a marine product recovered from the giant pacific kelp, macrocystis pyrifera (l.), lessoniacea
Description
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.
Evidence & Research on Macrocystis Pyrifera
Scientific publications & sources
2
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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 )
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2
Bioresource Technology, May 1, 2015, Exploring the potential of using algae in cosmetics
Products with Macrocystis Pyrifera (40 total)
Face Care
Most often found in Juice Beauty products (3 items)
