Happi Staff06.23.20
Algenist has launched a new at-home spot-diminishing peel Blue Algae Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Peel, proven to refine and resurface skin, revealing smoother texture and more evened tone with no downtime. The launch contains 100% pure L-ascorbic acid extracted from Spirulina, a blue-green algae with naturally-occurring vitamin C.
The formula also features alguronic acid from algae, triple acid complex of AHAs, BHA and PHA and blue phycocyanin to help refine and visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots, outperforming L-ascorbic acids from other origins, the firm says.
The peel also contains tranexamic acid, most commonly used in professional treatments, and azelaic acid, which is notably safe and beneficial in combination with vitamin C for treating discoloration in skin of color.
"We wanted to make Blue Algae Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Peel powerful, but gentle and easy-to-use. Glycerin is the first ingredient – not water – keeping our Blue Algae Vitamin C stable in a novel delivery for ascorbic acid. The formula activates on contact with water only when applied to damp skin," said Tammy Yaiser, Algenist VP of product development. "
Algenist says the formula also provides a sensorial experience, with a texture like honey that is slightly cooling and tingling but is easy to rinse off with warm water.
The formula also features alguronic acid from algae, triple acid complex of AHAs, BHA and PHA and blue phycocyanin to help refine and visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots, outperforming L-ascorbic acids from other origins, the firm says.
The peel also contains tranexamic acid, most commonly used in professional treatments, and azelaic acid, which is notably safe and beneficial in combination with vitamin C for treating discoloration in skin of color.
"We wanted to make Blue Algae Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Peel powerful, but gentle and easy-to-use. Glycerin is the first ingredient – not water – keeping our Blue Algae Vitamin C stable in a novel delivery for ascorbic acid. The formula activates on contact with water only when applied to damp skin," said Tammy Yaiser, Algenist VP of product development. "
Algenist says the formula also provides a sensorial experience, with a texture like honey that is slightly cooling and tingling but is easy to rinse off with warm water.