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Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

Ingredient Deep Dive

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

The Green-Microalgae Active

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is drawn from a green freshwater microalgae prized as one of nature’s densest sources of chlorophyll, amino acids, peptides, vitamins and minerals.

In skincare it conditions and revitalizes the look of the skin, defends the surface from oxidative stress, and supports a firmer, healthier-looking complexion — a natural fit for replenishing masks and moisturizers.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Antioxidant, Conditioner and Barrier Support

Intended Function:

A green-microalgae extract used to antioxidant-protect, condition and revitalize the look of skin.

Common Applications:

Used in serums and masks and night creams and moisturizers.

Target Audience:

Brands building nutrient-rich, revitalizing masks, serums and moisturizers.

Also Known As:

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chlorella Extract, Green Microalgae Extract

Benefits of Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

A nutrient-dense green-microalgae extract that antioxidant-protects, conditions and revitalizes the look of skin.

Nutrient-Rich: Concentrates amino acids, peptides, vitamins and chlorophyll.
Antioxidant: Helps defend the look of skin from oxidative stress.
Conditioning: Leaves skin looking soft, smooth and revitalized.
Firmer-Looking Skin: Supports the appearance of firmer, healthier skin.
Naturally Sourced: Cultivated from sustainable green microalgae.

How It Works

Chlorella is an unusually nutrient-dense microalgae; its amino acids, peptides and antioxidant pigments help condition the surface, neutralize free radicals and support the look of a replenished, firmer complexion. Benefits are described at the level of the appearance and feel of the skin.

Formulating with Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is water-soluble and added to the water phase, typically at cool-down and at low levels. It pairs well with other humectants and actives. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is well tolerated as a botanical at cosmetic use levels. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/chlorella-vulgaris-extract

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorella_vulgaris

https://cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/chlorella-vulgaris-extract

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