Thanks to their wide-ranging benefits and complementary nature, algae work with almost any component imaginable. Here, pros list their top picks for partnership:
Essential oils
Spearmint and rosemary
—Mark Walton, managing director, Voya
Amino acids and polyphenols like green tea
Other potent actives, such as peptides or plant stem cells
—Ashley Stowers, national educator, CelleClé Skincare
Sodium hyaluronate to deeply hydrate and reduce transepidermal water loss
—Janel Luu, CEO, Le Mieux Cosmetics and PurErb
Moisturizing, firming, or slimming active ingredients as well as antioxidants
—Philippe Allouche, M.D., head of creation and co-owner, Biologique Recherche USA