Micro Alger Corporation suppresses melanin, the cause of pigmentation, with the power of algae. Develops lotion cosmetics by removing makeup.

 Microalge Corporation, which manufactures health foods and cosmetics using microalgae, has embarked on the development of cosmetics containing ingredients extracted from the algae "Nostoc verrucoides". As it has the effect of suppressing the production of melanin, which causes pigmentation, it is aiming to launch the product by the end of next year by proceeding with registration as a cosmetic ingredient.

The company artificially cultivates Nostoc verrucoides collected in rivers in Toyama Prefecture. Since 2020, we have conducted joint research with Tamagawa University and others using mice, and the effect of suppressing transcription of melanin production-related genes has been confirmed.

In addition to commercializing basic cosmetics such as creams, makeup removers, and lotions, we will consider selling them as cosmetic ingredients. Algae, a member of Nostoc verruco, is said to have functions such as activating immune function, and we are considering expanding into supplements. Expected annual sales of about 20 million yen for Nostoc verruco-related products alone

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