INCIGuide
Cosmetic Ingredients and Complexes Glossary
Rich in essential ions like Zinc and Copper, marine natural ingredients perfectly enhance skincare formulations, improving cross-linking of dermal fibers, providing optimal hydration, and nourishing with vital elements. In addition, some algae contain high concentrations of carrageenans sulfured oligosaccharides that are similar to hyaluronic acid or other GAGs.
Carrageenans improve the water-binding ability of the skin, revealing a supple, smooth, and youthful surface. These beneficial oligosaccharides also stimulate the production of HA, providing volume, density, and elasticity.
Almost every marine extract is an excellent source of antioxidants, protecting cell membranes and genetic material from harmful influences like UV-induced damage or oxidative stress. These ingredients are youth elixirs made to preserve natural beauty, expose smooth surface, and healthy appearance.
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract is a slightly opalescent, light amber, viscous liquid, bio-engineered from a selected strain of red marine algae known under the trade name apt®.
Alaria esculenta extract
Rich in antioxidant oligosaccharides protects the skin from UV-induced damage and oxidative stress. Alaria esculenta extract has a skin-lightening effect similar to vitamin B3.
Algae Extract
Contains micro-nutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, copper.
Algogen
Algogen is a natural, film-forming polymer derived from marine algae and native fish collagen. It is an opalescent, viscous liquid with anionic nature.
Antarcticine® marine ingredient SA
Antarcticine® marine ingredient SA is a classic marine glycoprotein extracted from Pseudoalteromonas Antarctica combined with classic BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) salicylic acid.
Aqua Shuttle
Aqua Shuttle is a marine liposomal complex that hydrates skin with outstanding results. It results from advanced encapsulation and the technology of combined molecular covers and can be applied to already proven efficacious active ingredients.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Ascophyllum nodosum (Eggwrack) extract is a pure water-soluble powder rich in bioactive marine polysaccharides known as fucoidans. The extract can contain more than 80% fucoidan. Usually, Ascophyllum nodosum extract is produced using a pure aqueous extraction procedure.
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Days continue to have 24 hours, but most people have the same feeling that they are insufficient to carry out all daily tasks, often having to deprive themselves of rest and leisure, such as physical activity.
BIOPLASMA™ FA
Promotes skin cell detoxification, guards against environmental damage beginning to early aging.
Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) Extract
It is known to help in weight loss and stimulate fat metabolism. Bladderwrack Extract also has a detoxifying effect.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
This microscopic editable seaweed is rich in carotenoid lutein, which has an antioxidative effect. In addition, the extract helps the skin maintain its natural balance and activates restorative and vitalizing functions.
Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)
Irish moss (Chondrus Crispus) is common in the intertidal zone on all shores of the North Atlantic. Historically, Chondrus Crispus has been used internally as an excellent remedy for tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, and intestinal problems.
Complexe Caviar™
Caviar, also known as black gold, is considered a delicacy. It is also synonymous with luxury and wealth. The name caviar is used for the salted roe (eggs) of various species of fish, most notably sturgeon.
Coral Powder
Coral Powder is a natural bio-active mineral, mainly constituted of Calcium Carbonate (part of calcareous rocks, inorganic skeletons of corals, marble, etc.), and the remaining amount of a unique oligo-elements combination that gives peculiar and unique characteristics.
Hyanify™
Hyanify™ (HyaMar) is a booster of the skin‘s hyaluronic − an important matrix substance whose imbalance leads to dehydration of age and volume loss.
Hydranov-P
Hydranov-P is a high-tech concentrate extracted from red algae called Furcellaria lumbricalis, that stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. It replenishes the moisture depots of your skin and restructures each layer of the epidermis.
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
A great source of essential Zinc and Copper minerals, antioxidants (polysaccharides, galactose, and xylose), and MAAs (mycosporine-like amino acids, working as "a sunscreen"). Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract is a product of the aqueous extraction of the whole algae.
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract is rich in carrageenans - natural linear sulfated polysaccharides, with excellent gel-forming and film-forming (after application) properties. Elkhorn sea moss extract, it smooths fine lines, furrows, and deep wrinkles, revealing lifted, fine, and supple surfaces.
Kelp seaweed extract
Kelp seaweed has a revitalizing and remineralizing mission made possible by its concentrated and extensive range of proteins, trace elements, and vitamins.
Lithothamnion Calcareum (Pallas) Extract
Besides high calcium and magnesium contents, Phymatolithon calcareum extract is rich in minerals like iron, manganese, boron, nickel, copper, and zinc, which have an essential role in skin moisturization and fiber cross-linking.
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Lithothamnion Calcareum is a red seaweed known as Phymatolithon Calcareum or simply Pallas. The main difference between Pallas and other algae is the appearance of calcium and magnesium carbonates in the cell membranes, which act as a skeleton for the seaweed.
LPD Lip Plumpler
LPD Lip Plumpler is a liposomal complex that entraps red algae oil inside a penetrating liposome to stimulate the nourishing action of the adipocytes. This increases lip volume and gives the lips a more attractive fullness, density, and plumpness.
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) is a seaweed member of the brown algae phylum (Phaeophyta). It is found in the colder coastal waters of North America. High in silicon, which is believed to prevent skin wrinkling and sagging, kelp is considered an essential food for the hair root.
Marine Plasma Extract
At greater than seventy percent of the Earth’s surface, the sea is central to the continued existence of life on our planet. In fact, the sea is the site from which all life appeared some 4.5 billion years ago.
Micrococcus Lysate
Micrococcus Lysate is an active ingredient of marine origin, natural, safe, and non-irritating for acne treatment and acne-prone skin. It helps relieve blemishes and reduce redness and inflammation without typical acne ingredients' harsh, drying,
irritating effects.
Pearl Extract
A symbol of beauty worn by royalty for thousands of years, the pearl is a traditional symbol of luxury and opulence. In Asia, pearl is used for more than ornamentation and decoration; it is a conventional medicine used for cosmetics.
Pikea Robusta Extract
Pikea Robusta Extract is obtained from sea red algae and has been shown to inhibit the formation of free radical nitric oxide. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time but studies have been performed to demonstrate the extract’s efficacy.
Plankton Extract
Plankton Extract is an extract of Marine Biomass that includes one or more of the following organisms: Thalassoplankton, green micro-algae, diatoms, greenish-blue, and nitrogen-fixed seaweed.
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract is obtained from red alga and contains isolated mycosporine-like amino acids which are a natural defense component against UVA radiation. The isolated mycosporine-like amino acids absorb maximally at 335 nm with a molar absorption coefficient of 45'000.
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract (also known as Antarcticine) is an active ingredient, a glycoprotein extracted from a bacterium Pseudoalteromonas Antarctica. This glycoprotein spreads effectively on the horny layer of the epidermis, preventing skin dryness through its excellent moisturizing properties.
