Market · B2B

Cosmetics and dermocosmetics

Microalgae antioxidants and actives for the skin

Microalgae extracts (astaxanthin, phycocyanin, polysaccharides) are used as antioxidants and moisturising actives in cosmetics. ALGACEL supplies biomass and ingredients for the sector.

≈ USD 1.900 Mastaxanthin market (2025)

What we sell (raw material)

Microalgae extracts and biomass for cosmetic formulation (antioxidants, natural pigments, polysaccharides). Specification and ingredient on request.

Market and demand: Europe · global · LATAM

Europe: natural, vegan and 'blue beauty' cosmetics on the rise; high regulatory standards favour traceable ingredients.

Global: astaxanthin —a flagship antioxidant in dermocosmetics— is part of a ~USD 1.9 billion market (2025).

LATAM: a large, dynamic cosmetics market with growing interest in natural marine/algal actives.

What is being researched

Anti-ageing and photoprotective efficacy of astaxanthin, encapsulation of sensitive actives, and new ingredients from microalgae polysaccharides.

Key compounds

AstaxanthinPhycocyaninPolysaccharidesBeta-carotene

FAQ

As antioxidants (astaxanthin), natural pigments and moisturising/firming ingredients from microalgae extracts.

Market sources

  1. Grand View Research — Astaxanthin Market (2025).

Market figures from specialised literature (estimates; they vary by source). ALGACEL specifications, quantities and prices: on request.

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