Scientific name: Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Classification: Vegetable extract
Antioxidant, firming, moisturizing.
Tales from nature
Porphyridium Cruentum is a red alga that lives in the Thau lagoon, a larger pond of the Languedoc-Rosilion region in France. It is able to live in a hostile environment (variability of salinity, temperature etc.) and is known for its anti -inflammatory properties, protective against UV and anti -aging rays.
Cosmetic algae extracts are widely used thanks to their multifunctionality and the numerous CGE benefits generate mainly in the field of Skin Care products. They contain lipids, proteins, vitamins, different ingredients with an antibacterial effect and a high amount of minerals.
They have a revitalizing and rimineralizing effect and can stimulate blood circulation and cell renewal. Alga extracts are extremely hygroscopic and also correspond to the different skin hydration components. They make the skin smooth and soft and are therefore often used as humid substances in tonic tonics and peeling. In cosmetics mostly used marine algae are used, while freshwater algae mostly nutritional.
Benefits
Porphyridium Cruentum has a lifting, antixodant and immediate firming effect. Generates a visible tensor effect. It acts to firm and relax the skin, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and thin lines already by the first application and keeping the skin protected by free radicals that can damage it daily.
This complex works on two levels: it gives an instant lifting effect while, with constant use, it contributes to improving the tone of the skin, keeping it hydrated and plumped in the long term. Therefore it is very effective for conditioning the dermis, since it contains large quantities of polysaccharides that retain water and, consequently, to hydrate the skin and prevent it from dehydrated.
In the products for the eye area attenuates the appearance of dark circles. Finally, it reduces the symptoms related to "swollen and heavy legs".
