How an Arctic microalgae makes DunaPure™ effective in the fight against skin imperfections

In the search for the best microalgae to tackle skin imperfections, Microphyt targeted Dunaliella tertiolecta, a strain with potent astringent capabilities that gives DunaPure™ its unparalleled results.

A 3-in-1 unique and very gentle skin care ingredient, DunaPure™ combines purifying properties to prevent clogged pores and an ability to reduce inflammation that all serves to reinforce the skin barrier as well as enhancing cell regeneration, resulting in a smoother complexion and a reduction in visible marks.

So what makes the D. tertiolecta extract behind DunaPure™ so effective while being kind enough to skin that is does not cause reactions or outbreaks? In short, the Microphyt team has combined mother nature’s solution with advanced hydro-biomimetic technology to create this incredible ingredient.

What is D. tertiolecta and how does it work?

D. tertiolecta is a green microalgae that is present in the cold waters of Norway, where fluctuating saline levels make it hard for most organisms to thrive.

Imbued with regenerative and protective capabilities, D. tertiolecta can adapt to these harsh conditions and thrive, thanks to its morphological adaptation that results in high astringency properties.

This is possible because of the microalgae’s ability to contract during low salinity, regenerating itself in the absence of stress by accumulating the precursors for its survival: phycosterols and lutein. These crucial molecules provide the protective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties that give DunaPure™ its anti-imperfection claims.

During high salinity, these molecules allow the microalgae to expand into a round shape, helping to protect it from the exposome through synthesizing β-carotene and by strengthening its membrane thanks to phycosterols that form a part of the wall.

Astringent properties were the inspiration behind DunaPure™

The Microphyt development team realized that the key to develop an effective anti-blemish ingredient was to ensure it had optimal astringency properties – something D. tertiolecta possesses an abundance of.

D. tertiolecta’s morphological abilities are powered by the high levels of anti-oxidant in lutein and structurally adaptive phycosterols, which result in optimal astringency properties.  

Astringency properties in any skin care compound help the tissue to tighten, which provides a significant boost to the skin regeneration process. This lays the groundwork to unclog pores and reduce redness, ultimately leading to a reduction in visible marks.

Patented technology boosts the active properties

Microphyt’s secret weapon behind the potent molecules in D. tertiolecta is its unique and patented hydro-biomimetic photobioreactor technology.

At its facility in the South of France, the Microphyt team is able to cultivate the microalgae in its purest green form under conditions that optimize its biological potential for the skin.

The extraction process then relies on a bio-sourced solvent that concentrates the lutein and phycosterol molecules resulting in DunaPure™.

DunaPure™ is a unique active ingredient and a first on the market

Clinical trials have determined that DunaPure™ generates a robust protective barrier by promoting cell renewal and accelerating cell differentiation, which leads to a visible reduction of skin imperfections in the space of just one month.

The intricate and technologically advanced processes behind the development of DunaPure™ has given skin care formulators a formidable yet gentle ingredient that builds on the power of mother nature to deliver a market-leading solution for blemish-free skin.