At the heart of modern skincare innovation lies a tiny yet mighty organism: microalgae. These unicellular powerhouses thrive in aquatic environments, harnessing the sun’s energy through photosynthesis to release oxygen from carbon dioxide, while developing into biomass rich in powerful active compounds. Their incredible adaptability and diversity have positioned them as invaluable resources across various industries, including beauty and personal care.
Why Microalgae?
Microalgae’s natural composition is rich in bioactive compounds like antioxidants, minerals, essential fatty acids, and pigments. These ingredients can address a multitude of skin concerns—from oxidative stress and hyperpigmentation to sensitivity and aging. Moreover, microalgae cultivation is sustainable and environmentally conscious: it captures CO₂, produces oxygen, and requires minimal resources to grow, making it a beacon of green innovation.
Disproquima’s latest breakthrough in this space is PhykoDis®—an umbrella brand that harnesses the potential of microalgae to deliver high-performance, sustainable skincare actives.
Introducing PhykoDis®: Algae Actives for Life
PhykoDis® includes a diverse range of skincare actives—each derived from specific microalgae and uniquely designed to address targeted skin needs:
Skin Diver Technology
At the core of several PhykoDis actives is Skin Diver Technology, which encapsulates active ingredients in ethosomes. This method promotes deep skin penetration, enhancing formulation efficacy and stability.
Featuring Haematococcus pluvialis, this antioxidant-rich microalga is renowned for its astaxanthin content. Astaxanthin brings powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It reduces signs of aging, protects against UV damage, and enhances skin elasticity.
Made with Phaeodactylum tricornutum, this diatom microalga contains fucoxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, and phytosterols to target cellulite and improve skin firmness and elasticity.
Hydroglycerinate Extract
PhykoDis® GlassSkin delivers the brighteness and antioxidant properties of Chlorella vulgaris. This green microalga contains bioactive compounds such as chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals and is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that can influence melanin production. By inhibiting tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanin biosynthesis, and reducing oxidative stress, Chlorella vulgaris can help lighten hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and provide a brightening effect.
Infused Butter
Arthrospira platensis is a blue-green microalga valued for its high content in Phycocyanin, a natural blue pigment and protein complex known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Ideal for sensitive and atopic-prone skin, ReAct reduces itching, redness, and roughness while enhancing hydration and resilience against environmental stressors.
Backed by Clinical Studies
All PhykoDis actives are supported by clinical studies to validate their skincare benefits:
- PhykoDis® ReAct demonstrated significant reductions in erythema, itching, and skin roughness over 56 days in volunteers with atopic-prone skin (in vivo study).
- PhykoDis® FucoFit showed measurable reductions in cellulite and improvements in skin elasticity and firmness (in vivo study).
- PhykoDis® GlassSkin achieved noticeable brightening and reduction of dark spots (in vivo study).
- PhykoDis® Antiox displayed potent antioxidant activity, aiding in solar damage repair (in vitro study).
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