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Review
. 2021 Nov 26;19(12):666.
doi: 10.3390/md19120666.

Microalgal Peloids for Cosmetic and Wellness Uses

M Lourdes Mourelle  1 , Carmen P Gómez  1 , José L Legido  1
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Review

Microalgal Peloids for Cosmetic and Wellness Uses

M Lourdes Mourelle et al. Mar Drugs. .

Abstract

Peloids have been used for therapeutic purposes since time immemorial, mainly in the treatment of locomotor system pathologies and dermatology. Their effects are attributed to their components, i.e., to the properties and action of mineral waters, clays, and their biological fraction, which may be made up of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and other organisms present in water and clays. There are many studies on the therapeutic use of peloids made with microalgae/cyanobacteria, but very little research has been done on dermocosmetic applications. Such research demonstrates their potential as soothing, regenerating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agents. In this work, a method for the manufacture of a dermocosmetic peloid is presented based on the experience of the authors and existing publications, with indications for its characterization and study of its efficacy.

Keywords: cosmetics; cyanobacteria; dermocosmetics; microalgae; mineral water; peloids; seawater.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Peloid classification with regard to origin, composition, and applications (from Gomes et al. 2013).
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Figure 2
Natural maturation peloid (saline mud from Sečovlje salt pans, Sečovlje Nature Park, Slovenia).
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Figure 3
Cyanobacteria cultivation for peloid preparation (Dax, France).
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Figure 4
Tanks for artificial peloid maturation (Dax, France).
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Figure 5
Thermal mud maturation (Dax, France).
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Figure 6
Manufactured peloid; application for psoriasis and dermatological conditions (La Toja thermal spa, Pontevedra, Spain).
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Figure 7
Composition of a peloid (MM: mineral-medicinal).
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Figure 8
Photobioreactor with microalgae (cultivation at FA2 lab; Applied Physics Department; University of Vigo).
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Figure 9
Peloid manufacture: procedure and test.
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Figure 10
Application of microalgal peloid (Talaso Atlántico, Baiona, Pontevedra, Spain).
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