Hydralux with powerful marine active ingredients, snow mushrooms & hyaluronic acid
Its ingredients - Science-backed properties
Marine microalgae
Microalgae contain bioactive components (pigments, proteins, essential fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals) and can be incorporated into cosmetic and cosmeceutical formulations, helping to achieve benefits such as maintaining skin structure and function. 1,2
Porphyridium cruentum extract
Porphyridium cruentum is a unicellular microalga that takes the form of tiny red pearls/pinks invisible to the naked eye. It is one of the microalgae with antioxidant capacity, revealing its potential for use in the cosmetics industry. 3
Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract
Used as a versatile and highly effective antioxidant and as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic products. This microalgae is known for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation. 4 The extract contains high levels of phycoerythrin, sulfated polysaccharides, arachidonic acid, tocopherol and carotenoids.
These algae have several properties, such as:
- Ensures skin hydration and moisture retention thanks to its polysaccharides
- Fight wrinkles and fine lines
- Improve skin elasticity
1. S Agustina et al 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 980 012042, DOI 10.1088/1757-899X/980/1/012042
2. Ambati RR, Gogisetty D, Aswathanarayana RG, Ravi S, Bikkina PN, Bo L, Yuepeng S. Industrial potential of carotenoid pigments from microalgae: Current trends and future prospects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019;59(12):1880-1902. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1432561. Epub 2018 Feb 16. PMID: 29370540.
3. Mourelle, M. L., Gómez, C. P., & Legido, J. L. (2017). The Potential Use of Marine Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in Cosmetics and Thalassotherapy. Cosmetics, 4(4), 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics4040046
4. Kang SY, Kang H, Lee JE, Jo CS, Moon CB, Ha J, Hwang JS, Choi J. Antiaging Potential of Fucoxanthin Concentrate Derived from Phaeodactylum tricornutum. J Cosmet Sci. 2020 Mar/Apirl;71(2):53-64. PMID: 32271708. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32271708/
Snow mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis)
Tremella fuciformis has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its remarkable medicinal properties. Studies have demonstrated the role this extract can play in skin anti-aging, photoprotection and wound healing. 1
Tremella mushrooms are frequently used in cosmetics for their anti-aging and moisturizing properties. According to some data, its polysaccharides help retain moisture and reduce collagen loss; other research has shown that polysaccharides can reduce skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. 2
Polysaccharide isolated from a hot-water extract of a fungus of the genus Tremella has been shown to inhibit melanin formation and lighten spots when applied to the skin. 3
According to this other study, its potential as a new skin-lightening agent has been validated, as has its efficacy in halting melanogenesis and promoting wound healing in vitro. 4
What's more, Tremella polysaccharide has shown good moisturizing effects, as in another study it was demonstrated that cosmetic products containing 0.05% Tremella polysaccharide had better moisturizing capacity than those containing 0.02% hyaluronic acid. 5
1. Mineroff J, Jagdeo J. The potential cutaneous benefits of Tremella fuciformis. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Sep;315(7):1883-1886. doi: 10.1007/s00403-023-02550-4. Epub 2023 Feb 9. PMID: 36757441. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00403-023-02550-4
2. Ma X, Yang M, He Y, et al. A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2021;35:20587384211000541. doi:10.1177/20587384211000541 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20587384211000541
3. Yang SH, Liu HI, Tsai SJ. Edible Tremella Polysaccharide for Skin Care. U.S. Patent US20060222608, 5 October 2006. https://patents.justia.com/patent/20060222608
4. Liu JK. Natural products in cosmetics. Nat Prod Bioprospect. 2022 Nov 28;12(1):40. doi: 10.1007/s13659-022-00363-y. PMID: 36437391; PMCID: PMC9702281. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Natural-products-in-cosmetics-Liu/241d931b48ae196272f8bae87649458accbc55a3
5. Liu Hui, Comparaison of the Moisture Retention Capacity of Tremella Polysaccharides and Hyaluronic Acid, Journal of Anhui Agricultural Sciences 2012, https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:139011786
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is present in our body tissues and fluids, but is naturally depleted with age. The skin is the most important reservoir, containing around half of the body's hyaluronic acid.1,2
- It helps maintain tissue hydration.3
- It has been used for many years to help skin regain elasticity and moisture. A study (including 76 women aged 30 to 60 with clinical signs of periocular wrinkles) of topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations (application of one of the formulations twice a day to the targeted area for 60 days) led to a significant improvement in skin hydration, turgidity and elasticity. 4
- The one included in our products is made from bacterial fermentation of plant matter, using a non-GMO fermented culture.
1. Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012 Jul 1;4(3):253-8. doi: 10.4161/derm.21923. PMID: 23467280; PMCID: PMC3583886. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3583886/pdf/de-4-253.pdf
2. Stern R, Maibach HI. Hyaluronan in skin: aspects of aging and its pharmacologic modulation. Clin Dermatol. 2008 Mar-Apr;26(2):106-22. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.09.013. PMID: 18472055. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X07001976?via%3Dihub
3. Dicker KT, Gurski LA, Pradhan-Bhatt S, Witt RL, Farach-Carson MC, Jia X. Hyaluronan: a simple polysaccharide with diverse biological functions. Acta Biomater. 2014 Apr;10(4):1558-70. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.12.019. Epub 2013 Dec 18. PMID: 24361428; PMCID: PMC3960342. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3960342/
4. Pavicic T, Gauglitz GG, Lersch P, Schwach-Abdellaoui K, Malle B, Korting HC, Farwick M. Efficacy of cream-based novel formulations of hyaluronic acid of different molecular weights in anti-wrinkle treatment. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011 Sep;10(9):990-1000. PMID: 22052267. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22052267/
Rose water
Bulgarian rose water has an opulent, intoxicating fragrance, with subtle hints of sugar and lemon. Rich in antioxidants, it is a major anti-aging and anti-wrinkle treatment for mature skin.
Its properties include: 1
- Regenerating
- Calming
- Moisturizing
- Refreshing
1.Sue Clarke, Chapter 7 - Composition of essential oils and other materials, Editor(s): Sue Clarke,Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy (Second Edition), Churchill Livingstone, 2008, Pages 123-229, ISBN 9780443104039, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-10403-9.00007-8
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