With all the efforts put into finding beauty treatments, it is somewhat ironic that the anti-aging properties of Algenist discovered by accident. Scientists from Solazyme, a company, looking for alternative energy options, were researching microalgae to be used as jet fuel. Instead, they discovered that certain algae have a property that can regenerate skin tissue and turn back the clocks of time.
Microalgae and Skin Repair
Algae has a unique coating around it, which helps it survive in harsh living conditions. The lining, which made up of a combination of polysaccharides, protects the algae’s cells from UV damage, dehydration, and oxidation. Discovering this, the researchers realized that algae could help protect human skin from injury too.
After further studies, it was proven that the polysaccharides in the algae could:
- Reduce melanin formation (pigment in the skin which is responsible for age spots)
- Increase amount of elastase in skin tissue (which gives skin its tone)
- Reduce the amount of elastin in skin tissue (which causes elastin to break down)
- Reduce inflammation of skin cells
- Retain moisture in the skin at a higher level than even the skin’s moisture trapper hyaluronic acid
In the clinical trials with the algae, which now makes up the Algenist anti-aging cream, participants had reduced pore size and wrinkles in just 28 days.
Development of Algenist Skin Care Product
Once the scientists at Solazyme realized what they had discovered, they knew it had potential in the beauty market. One of the two scientists behind the discovery even admitted that he had never put any cosmetics on his face before trying the anti-aging algae! They formulated the seaweed into a substance known as Alguronic Acid, which is the core ingredient in Algenist.
Rather than trying to excite their algae cream as an anti-aging product, the company just released the results of their studies. On QVC, all 8000 units of Algenist sold out in only 8 minutes. Since then, the popularity of Algenist has just spread as men and women eagerly use the cream to reverse the signs of aging on their faces.
Along with Alguronic Acid, Algenist anti-aging products also contain other ingredients, such as peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants. With the algae leading the way and these ingredients to back it up, Algenist proved to get the following results in just about four weeks:
- Firmer skin
- Reduced age spots
- Improved skin elasticity
- Minimized wrinkles
- More radiant skin
Algenist is pricy at about $90 for a supply, which can last up to 2 months. But this is the most promising anti-aging cream yet, so it is no surprise that thousands are willing to pay the price for its benefits.
