Microphyt Announces PhycoAge, Bioactive Anti-aging Ingredient

May 19th, 2023

Based on sustainable technology, PhycoAge is an oil-based longevity concentrate designed for people over 50 that targets the deeper layers of skin and regulates cell communication between the hypodermis and dermis by the NF-κB pathway.

Based on sustainable technology, PhycoAge is an oil-based longevity concentrate designed for people over 50 that targets the deeper layers of skin and regulates cell communication between the hypodermis and dermis by the NF-κB pathway.

Microphyt has announced PhycoAge (INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (and) Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract (and) Tocopherol), a cosmetic bioactive ingredient that utilizes microalgae and Phaeodactylum tricornutum for anti-aging effects.

Based on sustainable technology, PhycoAge is an oil-based longevity concentrate designed for people over 50 that targets the deeper layers of skin and regulates cell communication between the hypodermis and dermis by the NF-κB pathway.

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