PHYCOCORAIL™

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Diatomaceous Earth,

Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder,

Mannitol,

Zinc Sulfate

Ingredient Origin

Marine Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Absorbent,

Matting Agent

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Sensory Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers,

Visual Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Mattifying Effect,

Texturizing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Preservative-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Background

PHYCOCORAIL™ comes from “Coralline”, red algae with one recognized family called Corallinacea & characterized by the impregnation of cell walls with calcite (a form of calcium carbonates), which causes the thallus to be stony or brittle.

The ecosystem in which coralline algae are most important is the coral reef, where they are primary producers, adding carbon to the ecosystem, adding new materials to the reefs and cementing together other calcareous organisms.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Nail Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Powder

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

Foundation

Use Level

1-3%

Mode of Action

Bioceramic thermic shield

• Protects 74% of keratinocytes & 80% Langherans cells after UV/IR stress
• DNA damages: -72%
• Absorbs in IR

Ocean powder

• 30% oil absorption
• Anti shine
• High porosity, very large specific surface

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Partice Size	max. 100	micron	—