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Exerts antioxidant, soothing, and hydrating effects; Helps neutralize damage from airborne metal pollutants; Rich source of skin-beneficial amino acids; Also known as Channeled wrack Key benefits: Anti-Acne, Hydration.
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
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Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Pelvetia canaliculata, Fucaceae
Purpose
This type of seaweed exerts antioxidant, soothing, and hydrating effects on skin.
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BEST
Category
Antioxidant, Plant Extracts
INCI Purpose
SKIN PROTECTING
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At a Glance
Exerts antioxidant, soothing, and hydrating effects
Helps neutralize damage from airborne metal pollutants
Rich source of skin-beneficial amino acids
Also known as Channeled wrack
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Pelvetia canaliculata extract is a type of brown seaweed also known as Channeled wrack. This hearty, upper shore-growing seaweed is known to survive in harsh conditions, including extended periods of low tide, although it requires submersion for maximum nutrient uptake.
Applied to skin, it exerts antioxidant, soothing, and hydrating effects. Its antioxidant ability is particularly good at neutralizing the damage from airborne metallic pollutants.
Pelvetica canaliculata is also a rich source of skin-beneficial amino acids, carotenoids, and polyphenolic compounds that can neutralize collagen-degrading enzymes before they harm skin.
See: Pelvetia Canaliculata (Algae) Extract
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