Algae – A Natural Alternative to Commercial Sunscreen Products
September 9th, 2017 | No Comments | Posted in Algae cosmetics, algae for cosmetics, Algae Non fuel products, Research
An estimated 6,000-14,000 tons of sunscreen are deposited into coral reef areas of the sea every year. The chemicals we rub onto our skin might help prevent skin cancer but we’re only just beginning to understand the environmental impact of sunscreen – and the initial assessments are not looking good. But early stage research suggests that nature might provide a solution to this emerging problem if we can mimic the way that some plants and animals protect themselves from the sun.
For example, microorganism species such as cyanobacteria and algae produce a group of compounds called mycosporine-like amino acids (MAA), which act as UVR filters.
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