Name:
Development of biosoluble microalgae extracts with regenerating activity on the skin tissues
Developed by:
Italy
Country(ies) involved:
Italy
Funding sources:
National
General idea:
Support the use of fish sector wastes , as skin fish, for application in clothing, footwear, objects design sectors
Description:
The microalgae selection process took into account their cosmetic value and the feasibility for the large scale cultivation . The algae extracts of Botryococcus braunii had a good potential for inducing cell-line differentiation, for stimulating collagen synthesis and for moisturising skin and good anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Galdieria sulphuraria extract has shown a significant antimicrobial effect against some strains of acne-causing bacteria. The green-blue algae Spirulina, was fermented using innovative processes in order to increase the bioavailability of the active compounds thus creating a unique ingredient for cosmetic use.
TRL:
8. System complete and qualified