Padina pavonica is a small brown alga that grows in warm temperate and waters and found in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean. Padina pavonica is characterised morphologically by the presence of thallus (fronds or umbrellas) bleached by limestone. This alga participates in underwater chlorophilic photosynthesis and absorbs minerals from the water, then it deposits calcium carbonate crystals on its thallus at the highest rate of all algae. Therefore, it is called a "calcifying" alga or calcified alga. Padina pavonica is used in treatments for bone diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis and in calcium-based food supplements. It is used in pharmacy and cosmetics, as it promotes the renewal of glycosaminoglycans, reinforces their protective actions and their actions on the maintenance of cellular vitality.
Efficacy tests on Padinami EC have demonstrated its ability to stimulate the synthesis of sulfated GAGs and Hyaluronic acids. It has proven also to boosts the synthesis of collagen and pro-collagen and improve cell communication between keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Finally, the dermis and epidermis structure is improved, skin is firmer and more supple.
INCI name
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (and) Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Botanical extracts
- Conventional extraction
Functions
- Active ingredients
- Emotive ingredients
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- After sun
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Lip care
- Beard care
Consumer benefit
- Ageing
- Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
Certifications and standards
- Halal
- COSMOS organic certified
- ISO 16128 - derived natural
- ISO 16128 - derived organic ingredient
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
Composition information
- Preservative free
% Natural content – ISO 16128
- 100
% Organic content – ISO 16128
- 99
Biodegradability
- Expected to be readily biodegradable
Typicals
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