Microalgae - The secret ingredient that powers our Zen Skin Facial Oil
Microalgae are quietly becoming one of the most compelling actives in modern skincare.
Not because they are new — but because what they contain, and how they are produced, places them at the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability and high-performance skin science.
A Different Kind of Botanical Active
Unlike traditional plant extracts, the microalgae actives we use in our Malia Apothecary range are developed through controlled biotechnological cultivation rather than simple harvesting.
This results in a highly standardised and consistent ingredient profile.
Key characteristics include:
High concentration of naturally derived bioactive compounds
Improved stability through controlled cultivation systems
Consistent composition across batches
Enhanced compatibility with cosmetic formulation systems
High bioavailability supported by fermentation and processing techniques
This positions microalgae as an advanced botanical active rather than a conventional plant extract.
The Science
In cosmetic research, microalgae actives are associated with the visible improvement of:
Stress-related skin fatigue
Early visible signs of environmental and lifestyle-related ageing
Dehydrated, compromised, dry, flaky and redness prone skin concerns
Uneven tone and texture
Hormonal related skin concerns
They are also recognised for their antioxidant activity, helping to support skin exposed to environmental stressors.
Importantly, they are considered suitable for sensitive skin due to their gentle nature.
The relation between stress and our skin
The skin acts as an active participant in the body's stress response, possessing its own peripheral neuroendocrine system. Persistent emotional or environmental stress increases active cortisol in the skin.
Clinical Studies
Clinical ex vivo studies have shown that the specific microalgae we use in the Malia Apothecary Zen Skin Facial Oil offers the following benefits in use in skincare.
Hormone Modulation: It prevents the damaging effects of both adrenaline and cortisol, which are responsible for degrading the skins barrier and accelerating premature ageing.
Clinical Stusdies: Ex-vivo and clinical tests on fatigued and stressed skin show the following results of the specialist microalgae we use in our products. These are typical results shown within a 15-day period:
Wrinkle Reduction: Up to a 15% decrease in wrinkle depth.
Skin Radiance: A 20% improvement in overall skin brightness and radiance.
Barrier Repair: Up to a 29% regeneration rate for dry and flaky
Sustainability
A core belief of Malia Apothecary is that beautiful skin, does not have to come at the expense of harm to our planet or those we share it with. The specialist non-GMO microalgae algae we use is grown in purified water in closed containers. This is significantly more sustainable than harvesting wild or ocean grown micro algae because it offers absolute control over resource consumption as well as protection against disruption of fragile natural eco systems.
Advanced BioTechnology
Microalgae sit within the evolving field of advanced botanical biotechnology — where controlled cultivation enhances naturally occurring bioactive potential. They are a prime example of the type of advanced active ingredients we utilise at Malia Apothecary to competitively power our products and achieve results, whilst respecting the planet and those we share it with.
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