The facelift formula from under the sea

How far are you willing to go for your skin? Are you up for a little deep-sea diving?

Scientists at BASF have plundered two skincare treasures from the ocean: fucus algae and red seaweed. Seaweeds are quickly rising to the top of the superfood chain with their high-protein, vitamin-rich nutritional profile.

Let’s dive in and see how these marine formulations contribute to brighter, tighter and younger-looking skin.

Red seaweed or Rhodophycea is another rich, wholesome marine plant with plenty of vitamins, essential metals, fiber and Omega-3s for your nutritional regimen. It contains an active ingredient that traps polyamines, which increase the metabolic formation of fat in your face and body.

What does that mean, exactly? When modified through a process called hydrolysis, red seaweed extract directly targets fat-storing cells and stimulates the breakdown of fat, contributing to a slimmer look.

That’s how BASF chemists created Slim-Excess™, a product designed to contour the face with its firming and tightening mechanisms. Study results showed sharper chin and cheek angles after twelve weeks, as well as a noticeably smaller “double-chin” area. The red seaweed extract led to a look of enhanced youth with an all-over face contour.