Algae: The anti-hyperpigmentation trending skincare ingredient everyone is talking about

Algae: The anti-hyperpigmentation trending skincare ingredient everyone is talking about

Dubai: We’ve heard about hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, collagen, retinol and countless other top-notch ingredients flooding the market. But algae is the new coveted ingredient to add to your skincare shelf or cabinet. Algae has existed for billions of years, but its presence in skincare is new. It is currently trending because of astaxanthin, a natural source that occurs in microalgae that is reported to be 6,000 times stronger than Vitamin C. If you’re looking to plump up your skin and add moisture, algae is apparently the answer. There are at least 73,000 species of algae and they all carry different and unique benefits. Algae is packed with vitamins, amino acids, and minerals and can be taken as a supplement or be bottled up in serum, moisturiser or mask. Algae is the new ingredient on the block and is making some serious claims about reducing fine lines, detoxifying your pores and diminishing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Slimy seaweed is probably the last thing you want to put on your skin and it doesn’t sound glamourous or enticing like 24k gold skincare. But what can be clammy and slippery is actually a miraculous topical product. Beauty brands are launching products made