This zinc-based active complexed with a Laminaria seaweed extract has proven purifying, sebum-regulating and soothing properties. It is therefore a very interesting active ingredient for caring for oily skin with imperfections, but also for oily hair or hair prone to dandruff.

Zinc is a trace element that plays a very important physiological role in our body since it is involved in the activity of nearly 300 enzymes. At the level of the skin, zinc is particularly known for its rebalancing, purifying and soothing action on the skin. It is traditionally used on oily scalps and skin with imperfections.

The complexation of zinc with polysaccharides from Laminaria algae increases its bioavailability and its affinity with skin and hair. These polysaccharides form a soft and active film on the surface of the skin.

In beauty, the algo’zinc aroma-zone cosmetic active ingredient is recognized for these properties:

• Rebalancing: regulates sebum production by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, responsible for seborrhoea of ​​hormonal origin


• Purifying: proven effectiveness against Propionibacterium acnes (bacteria responsible for acne), Staphylococcus aureus and Malassezia furfur (yeast involved in particular in skin problems)


• Soothing: regulator of interleukin 1-alpha, mediator of inflammation


• Excellent affinity with the hair, which prolongs its action