Algae extract

Algae extract – supplements & skincare with algae

Algae extract is a collective name for ingredients from (micro) algae that are used in both nutritional supplements and skincare. At Skins Unlimited you will find algae oil, specific algae substances such as astaxanthin or fucoidan and products in which algae extracts are part of the total formulation.

What is algae extract?

By algae extract we mean raw materials extracted from algae, including microalgae and seaweeds. Depending on the type of algae and the processing, it can be an oil, powder or standardized extract, with the composition differing per product.

Algae extract in supplements

In nutritional supplements, algae extract often appears as algae oil, for example omega 3 from microalgae, or as specific substances derived from algae. This is usually stated on the label as algae oil, the name of the algae species or a named algae component, depending on the composition of the product.

Algae extract in skincare (incl. red algae)

In skincare, algae extracts are used as part of the formula, often in combination with other skin care ingredients. This page also contains products with red algae; For specific information about red algae in skincare, please refer to the separate ingredient page red algae.

What do you pay attention to with products with algae extract?

  • Type of algae raw material: oil, extract or powder and whether it concerns microalgae or seaweed.
  • Label specification: indication of algae species, named components and quantity per dosage for supplements.
  • Wording: algae extract is often part of a broader composition, which makes it useful to view the full ingredient list.

View all products with algae extract

At Skins Unlimited you will find supplements and skincare products that contain algae extract, so you can easily compare by type of raw material, composition and product form.

Algae extract
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