MC Actives GmbH

Mc Actives develops cutting-edge, natural and sustainable cosmetic active ingredients of marine origin, with the best efficacy/price ratio that substantially improve the final product of cosmetic brands.

Biotechnology

All our actives have a Blue biotech base, developed by our strategic partner Microalgae Solutions S.L. One of our patented technologies, Phycosphere Biodynamic Technology® (PBT), makes us the first company in the world to offer high value biotechnological cosmetic actives from plankton holobionts: phytoplankton - bacteria consortia.

Natural principles

PBT explores the complexity of this tiny ecosystem in which phytoplankton and their microbiome cooperate: the phycosphere. This holistic framework is linked to the power of nature.

We build bridges between the phycosphere and the dermosphere. These two similar ecosystems have evolved while retaining the molecular principles we have learned to create Phycoskin actives.

Produced by bioengineering in our Green Lab - Grown, Phycoskin actives go beyond a new generation of natural cosmetic ingredients based on molecular richness and multifunctional cosmetic efficacy.

The molecular integrity of our active ingredients is protected by high encapsulation technology, ensuring high bioavailability. In this way, cosmetic formulas incorporating them reveal their full potential in skin care and protection.

Sustainability

Focused on innovation, we are mindful of our commitment to the social and environmental goals of the SDGs of the 2030 agenda. Our process saves 70% water and around 50% energy.

Committed to our customers, we support them from concept to final product. We help you differentiate yourself from your competitors. We know that your products need a new concept, formulation support and guidance so you can design irresistible products for the market.

Phycoskin® Actives are waiting for innovative formulators like you.

PRODUCTS AND LAST LAUNCHES

OpenSee Phycoskin®

360º natural eye contour beauty

OpenSee Phycoskin® (OPS PSK) is a marine active that unleashes the power of nature for 360° eye contour beauty for lifting eyelids, smoothing crow’s feet, reducing bags under eyes (puffiness) and lightening dark circles.

Endowed with an incredible ability to adapt to the open sea, the tiny nannoplankton holobiont produces bioactive molecules to resist the harsh effects of UV radiation in their sunlit habitat.

Applying blue biotech, Phycosphere Biodynamic®, we biomimicry the nutrient-poor water conditions of the open sea in a Green Lab-grown to obtain these bioactive molecules of this holobiont to create OpenSee Phycoskin®.

OPS PSK is composed of polyphenols, proteins and saccharides that improve the integrity of the eyes contour skin by strengthening the epidermis by restoring cell adhesion and increasing antioxidant defenses and rebuilding dermal structures by promoting collagen type I and elastin production.

Osmocean Phycoskin®

Marine osmolytes for well-aging

Osmocean Phycoskin® (OSM PSK) is an upcycling marine ingredient composed by a unique blend of marine osmolytes for well-ageing naturally smoothing wrinkles and fine lines.

Combining Blue biotechnology PBT® and inspired by nature, we biomimicry the Rocky Coast micro-ecosystem where a group of microorganisms called epilithic holobiont cooperate to produce protective metabolites, to survive against cellular osmotic stress and the effect of free radicals caused by solar radiation and desiccation.

The Rejuv-Detox complex is the extract of this holobiont, composed of a blend of saccharides and amino acids, with an extraordinary rejuvenating power against cellular aging.

OSM PSK osmolytes support skin barrier through four mechanisms of action: improvement of cellular turgor, stimulation of procollagen type I production, stabilization of collagen and elastin fibers and antioxidant action scavenging ROS.

Synbiötik-BIO Phycoskin® Hair & Skin

Synbiotic effect to recover skin & hair balance

Skin

Synbiötik-BIO Skin Phycoskin® (SYN BIO PSK) is the cosmetic active ingredient that cooperates with the skin microbiota to achieve a perfect synbiotic combination and combat the effects of dysbiosis.

Applying Blue Biotech PBT©, we biomimicry this amazing marine holobiont from the Atlantic and Mediterranean biofilm ecosystem, which form part of the nutritional basis of marine biodiversity.

Neobiotic molecular complex from SYN BIO PSK nourishes the microbiota and restores skin balance.

SYN BIO SKIN brings softness to the skin, restores the moisture level, and reduces excess shine in acne-prone skin and appearance of comedones, pustules and papules.

Hair

Synbiötik-BIO Hair Phycoskin® (SYN BIO PSK) contains bioactive postbiotics to restore the sebaceous balance of the scalp and prebiotics to reinforce the microbiota reducing the visible deterioration of scalp dysbiosis: scalp flaking and greasy hair.

SYN BIO PSK is composed of phytoplankton and their microbiota that inhabit the ocean floor, i.e. the "skin of the oceans". This tiny microecosystem is a superorganism, playing a key roll in the Earth's food chain and nutrient cycle. Applying Blue Biotech PBT© we biomimics this marine ecosystem to produce SYN BIO PSK.

As a unique combination of marine oligosaccharides, polyphenols and vitamins, SYN BIO PSK exert prebiotic effect promoting the growth of beneficial microbiota (e.g., Staphylococcus epidermidis) and prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus and Cutibacterium acnes). Furthermore, polyphenols molecules exert postbiotic effects helping to balance the sebum of the scalp and protect against dehydration.

ViscoNat U®

Natural thickener and co-emulsifier

ViscoNat U® is a natural, environmentally friendly thickener and emulsifier, based on Biotechnology.

It works in a great range of pH and temperatures, giving excellent gels and emulsions with an exceptional velvet touch.

Made of biotechnological processes, it is safe for the environment and is a perfect alternative for the thickeners based on microplastics.

Gives slightly translucent dispersions, with no color and a neutral odor.

Good compatibility with electrolytes. Shows an important viscosity increase with the low doses of the monovalent salts.

Permits to formulate from the fluid to viscous products.

Resists high temperatures, up to 85ºC.

Maintains the viscosity in formulas with up to 15% of Ethanol.

Stable at the wide range of pH, from 2 to 11.

Phycoskin One

The first cooperative active ingredient from live holobionts

Phycoskin® ONE (PSK ONE) releases the Antioxidant-Whitening Dual system to comprehensively combat the effects of exposome on skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidant One action combines the effect of primary, superoxide dismutase and glutation and secondary antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, E and Phytopigments, providing an anti-melanogenic shield.

Whitening One action base-on the effect of p-coumaric acid, as a tyrosinase inhibitor, preventing and reducing skin spots. Brightening effect is done thank to melanin breakdown action of ligning peroxidase, balancing skin tone.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Phycosphere Biodynamic Technology®

From Phycosphere to Dermosphere

In the vast aquatic ecosystem there is a tiny micro-ecosystem called the phytoplankton holobiont, composed of phytoplankton cells and their microbiota.

Our passion for exploring the complexity of this microecosystem has allowed us to decipher the interactions between phytoplankton and their microbiota. This is Phycosphere Biodynamic Technology® (PBT).

The desire to share all the wonders that this unique microbial habitat can offer for the benefit of health drives us to develop a cutting-edge technology platform that biomimicry this sophisticated little world.

Bioinspired, we biomimic the marine, ocean, river and lake microecosystems where phytoplankton holobionts live.

PBT involves applying bioengineering to grow holobionts in a green lab-grown to produce a unique and diverse molecular complex from an entire ecosystem: primary and secondary metabolites of phytoplankton holobionts.

PBT boosts the production of metabolites with high cosmetic efficacy. From this mixture of molecules we create Phycoskin® actives.