Description

Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, derived from the green microalga Chlorella vulgaris, is highly valued in the cosmetic and personal care industry for its rich content of bioactive compounds, vitamins, and minerals. This hydrolyzed extract is used for its moisturizing, nourishing, and skin-soothing properties, enhancing the effectiveness and appeal of various skincare and haircare formulations.

Chemical Composition and Structure
Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract contains a variety of bioactive compounds that contribute to its beneficial effects on the skin and hair. The specific composition includes:

Amino Acids: Essential building blocks for proteins, they help nourish and strengthen the skin and hair.
Peptides: Smaller chains of amino acids that provide moisturizing and conditioning benefits.
Vitamins: Including vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex, which help maintain healthy skin.
Minerals: Such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron, essential for skin and hair health.
Antioxidants: Protect the skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage.
Physical Properties
Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract typically appears as a clear to slightly cloudy liquid or as a powder, depending on the extraction and processing method. It is easily incorporated into various cosmetic formulations, making it suitable for use in creams, lotions, serums, masks, shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments.

Cosmetic and Personal Care Applications
Moisturizing: The peptides and amino acids in Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract help maintain skin hydration by attracting and retaining moisture, making it beneficial for dry and sensitive skin.

Nourishing: The rich content of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals provides essential nutrients to the skin and hair, promoting overall health and vitality.

Skin Conditioning: The proteins and peptides help improve the texture and appearance of the skin, making it softer and more resilient.

Anti-Aging: The antioxidants and amino acids in Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract offer anti-aging benefits by helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Soothing: The extract’s ability to calm and soothe the skin makes it ideal for use in products designed for sensitive or irritated skin.

Hair Conditioning: The proteins and peptides help nourish and strengthen the hair, promoting healthy and shiny hair.

Repairing: The bioactive compounds aid in repairing damaged skin and hair by providing the necessary building blocks for regeneration.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Hydrolyzed Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products. It is well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. The production process is environmentally friendly and sustainable, utilizing microalgae cultivation methods that have a low environmental impact.

Cosmetics - INCI Functions


Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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