EVALUATION OF THE COSMETIC POTENTIAL OF SPIRULINA SPECIES

Abstract

Spirulina (SR), which is actually blue – green (BG) algae forming the lake floor, boats many skin advantages. SR is also considered as a nutritional substitute to feed the inside out with powder or tablet. SR will improve the skin's general health and radiation and avoid the growth and inflammation of acne. SR is high in carbohydrates, vitamins and both fatty and amino acids; it lowers inflammation, shades the skin, and promotes cell regeneration to promote youthful taint. SR also acts well on dull, congested skin, as it softly detoxifies and stimulates regeneration of cells, as is the case with many super food (SF) ingredients. It helps to preserve safe, illuminated glow by facilitating the removal of dead skin cells.

Keywords

Spirulina, blue-green algae, natural antioxidant, skin care