Nuwen Laminaria
- INCI Name
- Laminaria Japonica Powder
Nuwen Laminaria japonica size could reach 4 to 6 meters (up to 10 meters in optimal growth conditions). Its naturally growths along north Japanese coasts all the way to the Kamchatka peninsula. Laminaria japonica belongs to the brown algae family and is better known as Kombu which means « happiness » in Japanese.
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Brightening Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Texturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Brightening, Moisturizing, Skin Whitening, Tensing Effect; Age & Dark Spot Reduction; Brightening; Moisturizing; Skin Whitening; Tensing Effect
- Labeling Claims
- Natural, Naturally Derived, Preservative-free
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Preservative-free
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Features
- Active
- Texturizing agent
- Preservative free
- Properties
It has been demonstrated that Fucoxanthin can promote mechanisms involved in skin whitening by inhibiting tyrosinase activity (an enzyme implicated in melanin synthesis).
- Composition
Laminaria algae are very rich in polysaccharides, especially alginates type, which are well known for their skin moisturizing and tensing properties. Brown algae also contain Fucoxanthin (pigment of the carotenoid family).
- Suitable For
- Dry, mature skins, with dark spots.
- Brightening, moisturizing skin care.
- SPA and thalasso skin care.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Skin Brightening Products
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Brightening Agent
- Moisturizing Agent
- Texturizing Agent
