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Antioxidant

Plankton Extract

Often labeled as: Marine Microalgae

The marine extract containing a DNA-repair enzyme.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Extracted from marine microalgae. Some forms contain photolyase, an enzyme that uses visible light to repair UV-induced DNA damage in human cells.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reverses sun damage, deeply hydrates, and provides essential minerals.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A high-tech ingredient often found in premium after-sun care.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is made of ground-up microscopic sea animals.

The Science

Cosmetic plankton refers strictly to phytoplankton (marine microalgae/plants).