Ingredient Spotlight: Red Algae

Ingredient Spotlight · Marine Active

Red Algae

The red treasure of the seabed. Rich in minerals and bioactive compounds, the red alga Asparagopsis armata purifies and revitalizes skin from the depths of the ocean.

The portrait of a rare, precious red alga, harvested from controlled waters.

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Common name
Red alga, marine seaweed.
INCI name
Asparagopsis Armata Extract.
Family, type
Bonnemaisoniaceae; marine red alga, purifying and mineralizing extract.
Found in nature
Asparagopsis armata grows in the temperate waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, attached to rocky coastal seabeds.
How it's obtained
Controlled harvesting or pond cultivation, followed by aqueous extraction of the alga's active compounds.
Typical concentration
0.5% to 3%.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: amber liquid; Scent: marine, slightly iodized.
Physical characteristics
Water-soluble; rich in marine trace elements (iodine, zinc, magnesium) and polysaccharides, which contribute to its purifying and mineralizing action1.
Benefits
Purifying, mineralizing, revitalizing, antioxidant, soothing.
Cosmetic indications
Tired skin lacking tone; skin that needs purifying after city exposure.

Did you know?A little history

Red algae are among the oldest organisms on the planet, adapted for millions of years to a mineral-rich marine environment.

Asparagopsis armata, native to the Southern Hemisphere, became established on European coasts in the 20th century. Marine skincare is interested in its richness in trace elements, a mineral concentration rarely matched by land plants1.

Yon-Ka chose it for Men's Foam Scrub, where it revitalizes the skin during cleansing.

General useThe ocean's mineral wealth

Unlike land plants, seaweeds draw their minerals directly from seawater, giving them a particularly high concentration of trace elements, led by iodine, zinc and magnesium1.

Red, brown or green? Red algae like Asparagopsis armata are known for their richness in polysaccharides and their purifying action, distinct from brown algae, more often associated with firmness.

Cosmetic useIts properties on skin

  • PurifyingIt supports deep cleansing of the skin1.
  • MineralizingIts marine trace elements revitalize tired skin.
  • RevitalizingIt restores tone and vitality to the complexion.
  • AntioxidantIts compounds help protect against oxidative stress.
  • SoothingIt contributes to skin comfort after exfoliation.

FormulationRed algae at Yon-Ka

Asparagopsis Armata Extract

Red alga extract

A marine active in Men's Foam Scrub, paired with iris and licorice for complete exfoliating cleansing that purifies and revitalizes.

Men's Foam Scrub

In cosmeticsUses

  • Exfoliating cleansers;
  • Marine-based purifying care.

The Yon-Ka approach

In Men's Foam Scrub, red algae bring the mineral dimension of a complete cleanse: they purify in depth while exfoliation refines skin texture.

The science of the active, the sensoriality of the plant.

How to useAdding it to your ritual

  1. 2 to 3 times a week
    Men's Foam Scrub on damp skin, with a gentle massage, then rinse.

Good to knowStorage and precautions

A stable extract; close your tube tightly.

Very well tolerated, with no known contraindications for topical use.

Go furtherSources

  1. Research on the mineral composition and cosmetic properties of marine red algae extracts. PubMed
Selection

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