Ephemer® ephemeral algal cells for skin rejuvenation

Want to find an effective way to rejuvenate your skin? Do you want to remove your wrinkles? Do you want your skin to be firm and supple? Few people will respond negatively to these questions – regardless of their metric.

 

The rejuvenating properties of algae

We want our skin to be in the best possible condition. To this end, we look for allies almost everywhere. Not surprisingly, also in the depths of the oceans. The great biological and chemical diversity of the organisms living there and the products derived from them is, it seems, endless. It is a vast treasure trove that provides us with ever-new discoveries for the research of biotechnologists, cosmetologists and dermatologists. One group of marine and ocean organisms of particular interest is algae, from which substances with antioxidant, rejuvenating and moisturising effects are extracted (Brunt and Burgess 2017). Antioxidants extracted from macroalgae are a broad group of compounds including chlorophylls, carotenoids, phenols, phycobilins, terpenes and polysaccharides and vitamins (Cornish and Garbary 2010). Researchers believe that this is only the beginning and there are still many useful substances of marine origin waiting to be discovered. It has been indicated that sugar compounds extracted from algae have anti-ageing effects including inhibition of extracellular matrix metalloproteinases, anti-inflammatory effects and promoting fibroblast proliferation (Fitton et al. 2007). More recent studies indicate that algal extracts containing polysaccharide sulphates and phenolic compounds, show in vitro potent inhibition of enzymes associated with skin ageing and the glycation process. They also have a pronounced effect on UV protection and wrinkle depth reduction (Fitton et al. 2017).

 

Ephemeral algal cells

But the hopes placed in algae are even greater – the activity of substances extracted from them against the activity of SIRT1 genes involved in important cell cycles and affecting longevity is indicated (Brunt and Burgess 2017). Such activities are offered by the ingredient Ephemer™ contained in the formulations of the rejuvenating Regenevia DNA line. The extracts are extracted from the algae Undaria Pinnatifida, and the formulations have powerful antioxidant effects. The type of substances synthesised by the algae depends on their life cycle and is variable in its different stages. The antioxidants contained in the ingredient Ephemer™ are extracted from algae cultures that are in a particular stage of development. This ephemeral stage is rare under natural conditions, but can be maintained in the laboratory and provide us with unique substances with the desired effect. As a result, the antioxidant effect obtained is stronger than with preparations obtained from algae in the traditional way. To summarise the effect of ephemeral algal cells in rejuvenating cosmetics Regenevia DNA:

• Provide cells with the energy for powerful revitalisation.
• Act as an immediate and long-lasting antioxidant.
• Provide energy for powerful revitalization.
• Improve energy metabolism and stimulate regeneration.

 

Dr Marcin Wasylewski

CHANTARELLE Laboratory Derm Aesthetics expert 

 

 

 

 

Literature:

– Brunt EG, Burgess JG. The promise of marine molecules as cosmetic active ingredients. International journal of cosmetic science. 2017 Oct 23. – Cornish ML, Garbary DJ. Antioxidants from macroalgae: potential applications in human health and nutrition. Algae. 2010;25(4):155-71. – Fitton JH, Dell’Acqua G, Gardiner VA, Karpiniec SS, Stringer DN, Davis E. Topical benefits of two fucoidan-rich extracts from marine macroalgae. Cosmetics. 2015 Apr 16;2(2):66-81. – Fitton JH, Irhimeh M, Falk N. Macroalgal fucoidan extracts: a new opportunity for marine cosmetics. Cosmetics and toiletries. 2007 Aug;122(8):55.