Microalgae biomass for cosmetic formulations

Standardised spirulina and chlorella biomass from controlled cleanroom production – for formulations, raw material concepts and development processes with high requirements for quality and documentation.

Market challenges

  • increasing requirements for natural and traceable raw materials
  • high need for reproducible quality for stable formulations
  • project-specific alignment of product form, target properties and delivery model
  • growing importance of transparent supply chains and EU production
  • need for documented raw material concepts for internal release processes
  • flexible integration into formulations, pilot formulations and development programmes
  • technical collaboration on formulability, process behaviour and scaling

Our advantages

  • cleanroom production according to GMP cosmetics standards
  • spirulina and chlorella as fresh/paste or concentrate
  • project-specific alignment of target properties and scope of documentation
  • batch-level traceability via batch ID
  • CoAs and supplementary documentation as agreed
  • suitable for samples, pilot formulations and development processes
  • audit support and supplementary documents on request

Purity, documentation and formulability

Cosmetic and dermaceutical-related applications place high demands on raw material quality, traceability and process reliability. ALGENE supplies spirulina and chlorella biomass in defined product forms – with project-specific documentation and controlled manufacturing.

The focus is on raw materials that can be technically integrated into formulation processes: as a natural colour component, a functional biomass ingredient or the starting point for joint development projects.

Spirulina / Chlorella

Product forms & specifications

Note: Specific target parameters are agreed per application (e.g. colour target, particle range, microbiological limits). The structure of the specification is shown below.

Quality & Compliance

ALGENE produces in closed systems within a controlled cleanroom environment. For cosmetic and dermaceutical-related applications, the focus is on raw material quality, formulability, traceability and documented processes.

CoAs and supplementary documentation can be provided per project and per batch. The scope and depth of documentation are defined as part of the supply agreement.

Quality and documentation structure:

  • controlled cleanroom production according to GMP cosmetics standards
  • structured standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • batch-level traceability via batch ID
  • project-specific scope of testing and release
  • documentation of relevant production data
  • documented change control process
  • audit support and supplementary documents on request

Applications

Examples & formulation

ALGENE supports cosmetics and dermaceuticals partners in developing microalgae-based raw material and formulation concepts. The focus is on target properties, formulability, stability behaviour and the right product form for the respective process.

The collaboration can include sample provision, pilot formulations, compatibility tests, stability assessments and documentation packages. The goal is a technically robust integration into cosmetic development and production processes.

Typical co-development steps:

  • define target formulation and application context
  • select a suitable product form
  • agree on target properties and scope of documentation
  • provide samples or a pilot batch
  • evaluate formulation, stability and sensory behaviour
  • prepare delivery and documentation model

Serums & boosters

Microalgae biomass as a functional ingredient in aqueous or gel-based systems, with a tailored concentration range and project-specific documentation.

Masks & leave-on formulations

Spirulina or chlorella biomass for creamy, pasty or gel-like formulations, with adjustable consistency and defined integration into target formulations.

Natural colour and ingredient concepts

Species-specific colour profiles of spirulina and chlorella for cosmetic applications, with project-specific alignment of formulation and documentation.