Porphyridium Cruentum Extract Description
Extract derived from a type of red algae. There is research showing components of red algae contain the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid, the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid, and other skin-friendly ingredients such as polysaccharides. Whether or not the entire red algae extract provides benefit when applied topically on skin is not known.
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract References
Bioseparation, September 2000, pages 299-306
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