Thursday, August 16, 2012

The Power Of Seaweed In Anti aging

Algae feed on the sea and jealously guard inside all their wealth, are known and used since antiquity or their nutritional and therapeutic properties, never cease to amaze health as an inexhaustible source of beauty.

These ancient organisms that contain the origin of life as we know it. The direct and constant contact with sea water causes algae to absorb by osmosis all its beneficial properties. Its high content of vitamins, proteins, minerals and trace elements make them excellent ingredients of food supplements and cosmetic formulas. More than 20,000 species are part of the rich marine vegetation. Of these, only know a tiny selection of what many consider the "pantry of humanity."

With respect to its use in the field of aesthetics, a high affinity of algae with the skin structure and its similarity with the intracellular tissue composition of the epidermis, make perfect Allied regenerators and purifying treatment. In them, iodine, magnesium, potassium, selenium and zinc are present in large quantities so that their contact with the skin is a guarantee of nutrition, hydration and comfort.

According to its location and in particular to the water depth at which they are, that is what determines its color, the algae are classified into three groups.

    Brown algae: They occur in the sea surface or a few meters deep and like the rest of the algae, eagerly absorbing the various marine components. These plants are extremely rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals, so that its benefits for the skin and its anti aging is remarkable and known. Some of the most commonly used in creams, baths and wraps are the Laminaria and Ficus will type vesicular. Its extracts are rich in alginates high hydrating power, and in both cases, composition helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Iodine is also present in significant amounts, increases their power and slimming Drain you, so it is common to find products and anti-cellulite treatments and toning. Alongside them, there are other lesser known other brown algae as Ascophyllun Nodosum with outstanding features that make it particularly suitable in treatment that deeply cleanses the skin and produce the skin.
    Red algae: They are a true gift from the sea and many of its many properties are barely known. Substances obtained from them as agar and carragenatol, widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries as thickening and gelidificante complement. They are extremely rich in zinc, selenium, magnesium, manganese and other minerals, vitamins and trace elements, so its potential cosmetic is of utmost importance. In general, are highly valued for its high emollient power so its presence in creams and similar products ensures proper texture to the skin and optimum penetration of different active ingredients. Some of the most known and used are: Palmaria cane, able to remineralize the skin and restore its balance, including in the family of the coral, whose structure and provide protection against solar radiation preventing skin aging, Choras twitch, whose nutrients provide maximum hydration to dry skin and sensitive and Elidían, widely used in creams and Seros to revitalize the eye contour and protect hands from external aggressions.
    Green algae and blue: They are abundant and their presence is common at an average depth of oceans and seas worldwide. For his amazing highlights Espiralita cosmetic applications, a concentrated algae that many high-powered assets with ultra-moisturizing and skin regeneration capabilities. Their presence in treatments and anti-aging tonic is ensuring optimal care. Do not forget, Ulva Láctiva also extraordinarily rich in vitamin C and relaxing properties.

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