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Legend has it that thermal plankton can turn a frog into a dove. Find out what its real power is and why Biotherm has made it their signature ingredient.
What is thermal plankton
These amazing microorganisms were discovered at the beginning of the XNUMXth century in a thermal spring in the French Pyrenees. Thus, one of the secrets of the healing properties of thermal water was discovered.
Scientists are interested in thermal plankton
Physicians, dermatologists and biologists became interested in thermal plankton. Since the beginning of the new century, repeated attempts have been made to extract it from the water in order to use it to treat wounds and irritations. However, scientists faced two problems:
deprived of the natural environment, thermal plankton lost most of its healing qualities;
to create an effective concentrate, it was required too much water.
The founders of Biotherm managed to solve these problems by making thermal plankton the hallmark of the brand. It took two decades to develop a cellular biotechnology that could create a concentrated extract of thermal plankton without resorting to natural resources.
Biotherm produces thermal plankton extract by biofermentation. One jar of Aquasource cream contains a concentrate that corresponds to the volume of plankton in the whole pool of thermal water,” say brand representatives.
Useful Properties
One of the legends says that the superpower of thermal plankton is able to turn a frog into a dove. Real metamorphoses look a little different, but some of the miraculous properties attributed to this substance by popular rumor have been scientifically confirmed. This ingredient is capable of:
soothe the skin: the effect is shown instantly;
restore: the result of regeneration is noticeable after a week;
work as an antioxidant which is especially important for residents of metropolitan areas.
Thermal plankton extract is in every jar of Biotherm © Biotherm
Recently, another property of thermal plankton has been discovered – to stimulate the antioxidant system in the mitochondria of the cell. This means that it is able to slow down the process of premature skin aging caused by oxidative stress. True, we will not be able to evaluate the result of this work immediately, because we do not grow old in one day or even in a year.
In California, they conducted an experiment: the skin of a volunteer, treated with a concentrate of thermal plankton, was subjected to severe oxidative stress using ultraviolet irradiation. As a result, it was found that thermal plankton is able to provide antioxidant protection comparable to SPF 15.
Application in cosmetics
Thermal plankton is a versatile ingredient that has a positive effect on skin of any type and in any condition. It is contained in every jar of Biotherm, whether it is an aftershave cream or a moisturizing serum.
Top XNUMX Biotherm products with thermal plankton
Aquasource Gel for Combination Skin soothes and provides a moisturizing effect for 48 hours.
Life Plankton Elixir Essence with thermal plankton concentrate transforms the skin in 8 days, strengthening its protective functions.
Blue Therapy Accelerated Serum with algae has a powerful regenerating effect: smoothes wrinkles, brightens age spots, visibly tightens the skin.
Aquasource Total Eye Revitalizer with a cooling effect quickly relieves swelling and deeply moisturizes the skin.
Moisturizing body milk Lait Corporel – a bestseller of the brand with vitamin E and a pure extract of thermal plankton in the composition.
Review of Biosource Eau Micellaire contains cellular water of thermal plankton, rich in trace elements, minerals, vitamins.
Deo Pure 48H invisible roll-on deodorant/antiperspirant alcohol-free, suitable even for very sensitive skin.
Aquapower Male Gel for face moisturizes and protects all day, absorbs quickly and soothes the skin after shaving.
Aqua Bounce Super Concentrate thanks to hyaluronic acid in combination with Life Plankton, it helps to moisturize and firm the skin, instantly smoothing it.
Aquasource Everplump Night Mask contains algae extract, which actively reveals its beneficial properties in the dark. The tool works to restore the skin, restoring its elasticity, smoothness, moisture.