Evidence supporting the use of: Dunaliella salina
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Dunaliella salina is a microalga known for its high content of carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, and other antioxidants. Its use in skin care is primarily grounded in scientific evidence related to these bioactive compounds. Beta-carotene acts as a precursor to vitamin A and possesses strong antioxidant properties, which can help protect the skin from oxidative stress caused by UV radiation and environmental pollutants. Several in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts from Dunaliella salina can reduce oxidative damage and inflammation in skin cells. Some small-scale human studies and commercial cosmetic formulations have also incorporated Dunaliella extracts for their potential to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and photoprotection.

However, the level of evidence is still considered preliminary. While the biological plausibility is high due to the known effects of carotenoids and antioxidants on skin physiology, robust clinical trials directly assessing the impact of Dunaliella salina on human skin health are limited. Therefore, while scientific rationale and early research support its use, more extensive and controlled human studies are needed to fully validate its efficacy for general skin care. Its use in skin care products is not rooted in traditional medicine, but rather in modern biotechnological and dermatological research.

More about Dunaliella salina
More about Skin Care (general)

Products containing Dunaliella salina

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.