Marine OceanMist CL™

Marine OceanMist CL™ is a cutting-edge marine active ingredient derived from the microalgae Nannochloropsis oceanica, a unique species sustainably sourced from Norwegian waters.

What makes this microalgae extraordinary is its exceptionally high concentration of natural cholesterol, also known as phytocholesterol. Unlike most plant-based sources, where cholesterol is present in trace amounts, Nannochloropsis oceanica contains over 70% cholesterol in its total sterol content, making it the first significant plant-origin source of this essential lipid.

In the human body, cholesterol plays an essential structural and protective role, particularly in the skin. It is a key component of the skin’s outermost layer, the stratum corneum, where it helps form a strong barrier that prevents moisture loss and shields against environmental aggressors such as pollutants and microbes.

By delivering bioavailable phytocholesterol, Marine OceanMist CL™ actively supports skin barrier repair, hydration retention, and overall resilience, making it an ideal ingredient for sensitive, dry, compromised atopy-prone skin.

This innovative microalgae-based ingredient offers a sustainable, skin-friendly solution to restore, protect, and strengthen the skin’s natural defenses, bringing the power of marine biotechnology to advanced Novatopia skincare. But the benefits don’t stop there... With its unique microbiota-balancing and microbiota-nourishing properties, this ingredient enhances the comfort of dry, sensitive, and atopic-prone skin. It promotes a healthier skin ecosystem, reinforces the skin’s natural barrier, and provides long-lasting hydration. The result is perfectly balanced, high-performance formulas that delivers gentle, effective care for even the most delicate skin.

Sustainable

Ecofriendly

Green energy

Minimal CO₂ footprint

Restoration of skin homeostasis

In atopic skin, Filaggrin (FLG) levels are often significantly reduced, which is a key factor in the skin's compromised barrier function. Filaggrin is a protein essential for the formation of the skin’s protective outer layer, the stratum corneum. It plays a crucial role in maintaining hydration and preventing the penetration of harmful substances, like allergens and microbes. In atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other inflammatory skin conditions, FLG expression can decrease by more than 50%, leading to a weakened skin barrier. This reduction in FLG makes the skin more vulnerable to moisture loss, irritation, and infection, exacerbating symptoms such as dryness, redness, and itching.

Restoring or increasing FLG levels is key to improving skin hydration, reinforcing the barrier, and ultimately providing relief to individuals with atopic skin.

In atopic skin, Filaggrin (FLG) abundance is reduced by more than 50%, compromising the skin’s natural barrier. However, topical applications of Natura-Tec Marine OceanMist CL™ at various concentrations have been shown to significantly increase FLG levels in atopic skin. In fact, a 5% concentration of Marine OceanMist CL™ boosts FLG presence by an impressive 72% in inflamed skin. By re-establishing the skin’s barrier function, this powerful active ingredient restores overall skin health, improving moisture retention and leaving the skin feeling deeply nourished and protected.

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