Algae are seaweeds that come in different colors – red, green or brown, and grow at different depths. They are mainly associated with cosmetic products because they have a beneficial effect on the skin. In the countries of the Far East, they have been used since time immemorial, and not only as a care preparation. Algae will be successfully used both in a healthy diet and in the form of a healing gift of nature.
Thanks to the content of micro and macro elements, these marine plants are attributed with many valuable properties for humans. There are marine algae (containing large amounts of iodine and protein) and freshwater algae (containing little iodine, but more protein). In addition, they contain minerals, vitamins, chemical compounds and elements that are important for the body.
Algae in cosmetics
The alginic acid present in algae has a moisturizing and protective effect on the skin, as it perfectly absorbs water. In addition to this property, it is also used to thicken some cosmetics – toothpastes, shower gels or shampoos.
In addition to alginic acid, algae contain valuable polysaccharides, among which hyaluronic acid is the most important in cosmetics. It is added mainly to rejuvenating and anti-wrinkle cosmetics, as it perfectly tones and firms the skin.
These inconspicuous sea plants also contain lipids added to moisturizing and nourishing cosmetics, whose function is to rebuild the epidermis, soothe irritations, protect the skin against harmful factors, and even have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. In addition, algae regulate some processes in the epidermis, such as excessive sebum production or inhibition of bacterial growth, which is why they will be a great complement to the care of oily, combination and acne skin.
- Algae are ideal for problems with acne and seborrhea,
- For tired, inflexible, aging skin,
- For cellulite and body slimming,
- For couperose skin.
What else do algae help with?
In addition to taking care of our skin, algae also have other functions, so it is worth introducing them to your diet as an addition to various types of dishes. Thanks to the high content of fiber, they facilitate slimming, support the work of the digestive system and fill you up for a long time, thanks to which we reach for snacks between meals less often. In addition, algae perfectly accelerate fat burning.
In addition, they regulate blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and contain many more minerals than land plants. In addition, algae prevent the formation of spider veins, as they strengthen the capillaries of the skin, as well as swelling and lymphatic stasis. They seal the intestinal tissues and cleanse the body of toxins and harmful substances – chemicals, cigarettes or alcohol.