Scientific name: Spirulina Maxima Extract
Classification: Active ingredient of plant origin
Restorative and protective.
Tales from Nature
Spirulina is the name of the dried biomass obtained from spirulina algae, or Arthrospira Platensis. It is an edible blue-green micro-algae that grows wild in South American and South African warm salt lakes and has been known for centuries for its nutritional and beneficial properties. On skin and hair, the high concentration of vitamin E and beta-carotenes counteract free radicals and skin aging. It is rich in essential and amino acids and proteins, as well as important minerals such as Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc.
In cosmetics, it is widely used in anti-aging skincare formulas, and thanks to its content of copper, iron and B vitamins it also generates numerous benefits on the hair, which is healthier and stronger, protecting it from premature aging of the hair fiber.
Hair Benefits
Spirulina Platensis Extract is an outstanding ingredient, prized for its nutritional density composed of proteins, minerals and essential vitamins that invigorate the entire hair system. The vitamin A it contains regularizes skin sebum production, vitamin E has repairing action, and B vitamins stimulate cell renewal.
Benefits Skin
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Purifying action: promotes deep detoxification of the scalp, facilitating the removal of environmental impurities and residues.
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Antioxidant protection: shields cells from oxidative stress and actively counteracts premature skin aging.
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Remineralization: delivers key nutrients that keep skin supple, toned and visibly healthy.
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Skin relief: supports the well-being of sensitive areas, making it ideal for regenerating skin after exposure to sun or atmospheric stresses.
Benefits Hair
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Structure and strength: fortifies the hair fiber, making the shaft noticeably stronger and more resistant to mechanical stress.It exerts a restorative and protective action on the lengths, making hair full-bodied and toned.
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Natural volume: gives body and density to the hair, visibly improving the texture of fine, brittle hair.
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Intense shine: smooths the cuticle and increases shine on the shaft, ensuring silky, easy-to-manage hair.
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Follicular Vigor: intensely nourishes hair bulbs, promoting healthy, lush hair growth.
Benefits Skin
Finally, it has the power to stimulate collagen production from the deeper layers of the skin. These characteristics make spirulina algae an excellent component of anti-aging treatments for both face and body.
The detoxifying action of spirulina makes it suitable for purifying masks and scrubs.
