Phycocyanin Functions: anti-tumor, immune enhancement, and anti-inflammatory
Phycocyanin (PC) is an intracellular protein that appears bright blue and has the properties of absorbing and transmitting light energy. It is highly soluble in water and has multiple functions such as anti-tumor, immune enhancement, and anti-inflammatory. Phycocyanin can be developed and utilized as a natural coloring agent, functional raw material, and other additives in the food and cosmetics industries, and has also shown great potential value in the pharmaceutical industry.
Phycocyanin Antioxidant: clearing free radicals, hydroxyl groups, and other substances
In addition, phycocyanin can promote the regeneration of blood cells and the synthesis of elastin in the human body With the continuous improvement of technology, the purification methods of phycocyanin are constantly evolving, and its development and application have received attention from industry professionals and scholars in various fields. Academic studies both domestically and internationally have shown that phycocyanin is an ideal and safe natural antioxidant with good effects in clearing free radicals, hydroxyl groups, and other substances. It has a wide range of applications in anti-aging and anti-allergic products.
Phycocyanin can be safely added to cosmetics products
Liu Qi et al. conducted skin toxicity experiments using New Zealand white rabbits as animal models, and their research results showed that phycocyanin did not cause skin allergic reactions and had no significant toxic effects [1]. The research results provide a theoretical basis for further development of related beauty products. Phycocyanin can be added separately to skincare products to exert its effects, or its efficacy can be more fully exerted by preparing algal polysaccharides or adding nano ultrafine active ingredients to it. In addition to the above-mentioned functions, the beautiful sapphire blue also makes phycocyanin, which is often used as a colorant in the formulation of blue-purple lipstick and eyeliner.
Phycocyanin has too many benefits in protecting skin
Phycocyanin has significant antioxidant effects, can neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress reactions, resist external environmental damage to the skin, delay skin aging, and make the skin healthier. The face cream made from phycocyanin not only has a moisturizing effect on the skin, but also can stimulate the skin cells to synthesize collagen, help the skin keep tight, and slow down the relaxation trend.
1. Liu Qi, Wu Zhongying, Jiao Xudong, etc Experimental study on skin toxicity of phycocyanin [J] Marine Science Journal, 2017 (1): 97-103
