Nuwen Algalithe – The robust algae
- CAS Number
- 223751-73-3
- INCI Name
- Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Nuwen AlgaliThe – The Robust Algae mainly grow in Atlantic and in North sea, all along Brittany coasts. When fossilized, this red algae turns to beige/brown color and it is then harvest on the ocean floor, in specific areas. Algale is sorted, dried and micronized in order to obtain an ultrafine (32μm) and pure powder. Algalithe is obtained from fossilized red macro-algae Phymatolithon calcareum, better known as Lithothamnion calcareum. This micronized powder owns unique structure and composition offering multiple use in your formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- Skin Actives
- Texturizers & Fillers
- Visual Modifiers
- Marine Extracts
Other characteristics
- Functions
Absorbent, Brightening Agent, Matting Agent, Texturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Barrier Function Improvement, Brightening, Effective Oil Absorbent, Mattifying Effect, Powdery Feel, Smoothing, Water Absorbent, pH Balancing; Barrier Function Improvement; Brightening; Effective Oil Absorbent; Mattifying Effect; Powdery Feel; Smoothing; Water Absorbent; pH Balancing
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Clean at Sephora
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Marine Origin, Natural Origin
- Marine Origin
- Natural Origin
- Features
- Active (In vitro proven efficacy)
- Matifying agent
- Smooth abrasive powder
- Properties
Algalithe is a multifunctional ingredient, that can be used in various way in your formulations: • Natural alternative to terrestrial calcium carbonate or talc : smooth powdery feeling with water and oil absorption property • Alternative to clays : mattifying and cation absorption capacity • Absorbent, texturizing agent : thanks to microporous structure • pH adjusting agent : thanks to soluble bicarbonate ions • Smooth abrasive powder for scrub or tooth paste complementary to calcium carbonate in toothpaste • Active with in vitro proven efficacy : positive action on global epidermic barrier strenghtness, to reinforce weakeness skins.
- Composition
Algalithe highly concentrate minerals, especially calcium and magnesium, under carbonate form. Algalithe contains more than 80 % of calcium carbonate, representing 33 % of pure calcium.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Rinse Off
- Oral Care Applications
- Toothpaste
- Skin Care Applications
- Skin Brightening Products
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- Brightening Agent
- Matting Agent
- Texturizing Agent
