Building on its long-standing expertise in marine active ingredients, developed since 2013 at its Pontrieux site (formerly BiotechMarine) in Brittany, France, Seppic is unveiling new in vivo and in vitro data supporting the efficacy of several key active ingredients. These groundbreaking results target three key areas of the global cosmetics market: skin purity, longevity, and alternatives to aesthetic procedures.
Healthy glow
To address the growing demand, particularly in Asia, for healthy and balanced skin, Seppic offers Phlorogine CV.
This extract of sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima or, as previously named, Laminaria Saccharina) – also known as sea belt and Devil’s apron – has its purifying efficacy confirmed by new in vivo data validating a triple action: sebum level is reduced by 29.3%, visible imperfections decrease by 10.8%, and complexion radiance is revived by +20.3% [1].
Thriving with age
Targeting deep longevity mechanisms to meet "Well-aging" expectations, Aspar’Age – extracted from red alga Asparagopsis Armata – confirms its in vivo ability to prevent "contagious aging" by protecting young fibroblasts from the SMS (Senescence Messaging Secretome) emitted by senescent fibroblasts.
According to Seppic, when used in a 2% concentration, the active ingredient reduces the length of crow’s feet wrinkles by nearly twice as much as the placebo [2]. Efficacy is visible: the skin appears significantly younger, less tired (77%), and more uniform (68%).
An alternative to invasive procedures
Finally, to meet the growing demand for gentle alternatives to hyaluronic acid injections, the biotechnology-derived ingredient Celtosome Eryngium Maritimum confirms its role as a biotech "filler."
While in vitro tests has already demonstrated an increase in hyaluronic acid production of +103% and a strengthening of collagen I (+28%) and elastin (+34%) [3], the clinical study revealed a real smoothing effect. After 28 days, wrinkle surface area is reduced by 12% [4].
According to Seppic, the active also offers immediate hydration superior to the placebo. Acclaimed by consumers, it leaves skin smoother to the touch for 71% of volunteers and provides an improved general appearance for 74% of them.
“As the cosmetic market enters the ‘Science-Based Beauty’ era, the appeal of marine naturalness is coupled with strong expectations for efficacy: brands demand total transparency and tangible biological proof. The Seppic marine portfolio thus positions itself as a leading solution, offering brands the guarantee of high-performance active ingredients whose efficacy is continually reinforced by scientific data,” the company concluded in a press release.
