Green algae extract (Green algae extract (Chlorella))
INCI: Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Extract from the green alga chlorella
At a glance
- Suits
- Especially mature skin
- Helps with
- Lack of firmness
- Pairs well with
- HPR Retinoid, Plant-based stem cell extracts
- Found in
- 8 ECOOKING products
What can green algae extract help with?
Lack of firmness
Laboratory data only: in experiments with skin cells, an aqueous chlorella extract reduced the formation of the collagen-degrading enzyme MMP-1 and counteracted the reduction in gene activity for the collagen precursor caused by UVB light,[1] and an extract of a related chlorella species increased the amount of collagen.[2] Our data sheet mentions increased collagen production, but we have not seen the supplier's test. We have not found studies of whether it produces firmer skin in humans.
How it works
How to use it
- You can find green algae extract in Firming Cream SPF 50 with sun protection factor 50 and in sets containing it.
- Use the cream in the morning as the last step after cleansing and serum.
- Apply it to the face, neck and chest.
- The cream contains green algae extract alongside HPR and plant stem cell extract.
Products with green algae extract
Primer
Fragrance-free makeup primer in three variants: green for redness, peach for ...
Firming Cream SPF 50
Day cream with SPF 50 that gives visibly firmer skin in four weeks and protec...
Skin Balance Face serum 30 ml
Our Skin Balance Face serum 30 ml provides a moisture boost against blemishes...
Acne Serum
Fragrance-free serum for blemishes and large pores, which deeply cleanses por...
Multi Shampoo
Shampoo for dry and itchy scalps that cools and soothes, revives and softens ...
Skin Balance mud mask 30 ml
Our Skin Balance mud mask 30 ml provides a deep-cleansing face mask, 99 % nat...
Vitamin C serum 10 ml
Our vitamin C serum 10 ml gives plenty of glow, smooths and evens the skin an...
Skin Balance facial toner 125 ml
Soothing toner that moisturises and evens out the skin with algae and liquori...
Frequently asked questions
A single-celled green alga that grows in fresh water. It is cultivated and used in both food supplements and skincare.
In laboratory tests with skin cells, an extract of a related chlorella species increased the amount of collagen. Our data sheet mentions increased collagen production, but we have not seen the supplier's test, and we have not found studies on whether this happens when the extract is applied to the skin.
No. In skincare, an extract of the alga is applied to the skin. Studies of chlorella as a food supplement do not tell us what the extract does on the skin.
The colour comes from different pigments in the algae. Chlorella is a green microalga that can only be seen under a microscope. Many red and brown algae are larger marine algae that we call seaweed.
Yes, algae are not of animal origin, and Firming Cream SPF 50 is vegan.
Firming Cream SPF 50 is dermatologically tested and is also available fragrance-free. Try a new product on a small area first if your skin reacts easily.
Sources
- Potential protective effect of fresh grown unicellular green algae component (resilient factor) against PMA- and UVB-induced MMP1 expression in skin fibroblasts (Eur J Dermatol, 2008)
- Chlorella Hot Water Extract Restores Collagen Production in Senescent Fibroblasts Through Reversal of miR-193a-5p-Mediated Translational Repression of COL1A1 (Nutrients, 2026)
- Chlorella-derived bioactives for cosmeceutical applications: functional properties, extraction strategies and translational challenges (Bioresour Technol, 2026)