Phytoplankton: The New Frontier for Stress-Relieving Cosmetic Ingredients

Apr 12th, 2023
Phytoplankton or micro algae are a diversified, sustainable and ecological source of innovative ingredients for cosmetics. In this article from the C&T 2004 archives, the authors introduce three species that help relieve the skin from various stresses and restore homeostasis: Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Porphyridium cruentum and Skeletonema costatum.
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