Use of algae in beauty products is increasingly
being promoted by many brands.
Algae, often called “seaweed”,
has become hot topic among cosmetic ingredients who have cited many studies to
the effect that algae can stabilize minerals that aid in skin moisturization;
that it has anti-acne properties without the irritation of over the counter
drugs; and it may help with skin lightening.
We have seen many useful drugs which
contain algae extracts. These are very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms
in a family that includes more than 20,000 different known species and contain
vitamin A, sugar, starch, vitamin B1, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium,
copper and calcium. In cosmetics, algae act as thickening agents, water-binding
agents, and antioxidants. Some algae are also potential skin irritants. For
example, the phycocyanin present in
blue-green algae has been suspected of allergenicity and of causing dermatitis
on the basis of patch tests.
Skin
experiences more dryness during winter, needing right kind of moisturizer and
nourishment. During winter, skin’s capacity to absorb nutrients also grows. To protect skin during winter from dryness,
one has to prevent water loss which is key to maintaining skin’s moisture.
Emollients are lubricating ingredients that prevent water loss and have a
softening, protective and smoothing effect on skin. A healthy, intact barrier
lets skin look smooth, soft and moist – exactly the opposite of dry skin.
Many
cosmetic manufacturers are heavily advertising their products for use in winter
which contain substances like hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol
and ceramides. However, it is for the consumers to make sure that the
ingredients in these products do not contain such substances which pose
potential risk for the skin.
At HERBALLY RADIANT, we
have included algae in a new product “Body Polish”, an amazing formulation to
exfoliate and nourish soft skin. Along
with blue green algae, it contains sea salt, almond oil, vitamin E, avocado and coconut oil, besides other ingredients to
reinvigorate and revitalize skin in natural way. Priced at $ 34.90 (shipping
free) ( 4 oz jar), “Body Polish” from Herbally Radiant is among the best natural
organic skin care product in the market.
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