Breakthrough Anti-Ageing Skincare line launches exclusively in Space NK

Space NK is pleased to announce the launch of Algenist™; an advanced luxury skincare brand harnessing, for the first time, the regenerative power of Alguronic Acid in never-before-seen skincare technology. Algenist™ will launch exclusively throughout the UK in Space NK with four initial product offerings: Concentrated Reconstructing Serum, Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 20 and Complete Eye Renewal Balm. 

While researching renewable energy solutions, Solazyme, Inc. (a renewable oil and bioproducts company), unexpectedly discovered alguronic acid – a compound responsible for regenerating and protecting the microalgae cell. When researched against some of today’s leading skincare ingredients, alguronic acid demonstrated superior anti-ageing benefits and outperformed a multitude of highly successful regenerative compounds, including hyaluronic acid and retinol, demonstrating the following results:

  • A 55% increase in cell proliferation and regeneration
  • A 32% increase in elastin synthesis
  • A 26% decrease in melanin (skin pigmentation) production
  • UV cell damage protection and a 54% decrease in inflammation
    *The above results were based on in vitro studies

In the wake of such unprecedented results, in March 2011, Solazyme launched Algenist™: the world’s first anti-aging skincare line to introduce the breakthrough Alguronic Acid to the US market, where it became a huge success.

“The Algenist™ brand has galvanized the skin and personal care space by placing biotechnology at the forefront of cosmetic innovation. Algenist™ has defined an entirely new category of anti-ageing skincare products, which compliment Space NK’s goal of offering selective, high quality, and effective beauty lines from exclusive brands around the world.”

Frederic Stoeckel, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Solazyme Health Sciences

The advanced clinical skincare brand will launch in Space NK stores and online on August 4th 2011, with Concentrated Reconstructing Serum to restore skin density and elasticity, minimising the appearance of wrinkles, Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer and Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 20 to nourish and moisturise skin, rebuild firmness, and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and Complete Eye Renewal Balm to reduce signs of ageing and fatigue, diminish puffiness and dark circles while minimising fine lines around the eye area. 

“We are very excited to announce the launch of Algenist™ exclusively at Space NK stores. This innovative skincare line, showcasing breakthrough anti-ageing ingredient alguronic acid, fits perfectly within Space NK’s brand portfolio, and we anticipate as high a demand and success as Algenist™ has enjoyed since its launch in the United States.”

Nicky Kinnaird, Space NK, Founder

 

Algenist Concentrated Reconstructing Serum, £72 (30ml)

Benefits:
·Minimises the size of deep wrinkles
·Restores skin density and elasticity
·Noticeably tightens and lifts
·Significantly smoothes skin texture

Active Ingredients:
·A high concentration of alguronic acid – increases cell regeneration and elastin synthesis
·A powerful peptide – boosts collagen synthesis and reduces wrinkles
·Algal alternative to retinol – increases skin density and reduces wrinkles

Use: Apply a small amount of Algenist Concentrated Reconstructing Serum to the face following cleansing. Can be used day and night
 

Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer, £68 (60ml)

Benefits:
·Deeply moisturises and nourishes
·Minimises the size of fine lines and wrinkles
·Rebuilds skin firmness
·Boost skin radiance

Active Ingredients:
·Alguronic acid – increases cell regeneration and elastin synthesis
·Vitamin C – boosts radiance and reduces wrinkles
·Apple Cell extract – delays cell ageing and stimulates cell regeneration and repair

Use: Apply Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer to the entire face, neck and décolleté twice a day
 

Algenist Regenerating Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 20, £68 (60ml)

Benefits:
·Deeply moisturises and nourishes
·Minimises the size of fine lines and wrinkles
·Rebuilds skin firmness
·Boosts skin radiance
·Protects against signs of ageing caused by UVA / UVB exposure

Active Ingredients:
·Alguronic acid – increases cell regeneration and elastin synthesis
·Vitamin C – boosts radiance and reduces wrinkles
·Apple Cell extract – delays cell ageing and stimulates cell regeneration and repair
·UVA / UVB protective ingredient

Use: Apply Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 20 to the entire face, neck and décolleté in the morning
 

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm, £48 (15ml)

Benefits:
·Minimises the size of wrinkles
·Tightens and firms
·Decreases puffiness and dark circles

Active Ingredients:
·Alguronic acid – increases cell regeneration and elastin synthesis
·Vitamin C – builds collagen, boost radiance and reduces wrinkles
·Caffeine – reduces puffiness, provides protection against cell damaging free radicals
·Cucumber extract – soothes, hydrates and nourishes

Use: Apply Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm to eye area twice a day

 

Available at Space NK, mail order 020 8740 2085
For further information please contact The Space NK Press Office at The Communications Store
Tel:  020 7938 5047; Email:  megan@tcs-uk.net

About Solazyme, Inc.
Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: SZYM) is a renewable oil and bioproducts company that transforms a range of low-cost plant-based sugars into high-value oils. Headquartered in South San Francisco, Solazyme’s renewable products can replace or enhance oils derived from the world’s three existing sources – petroleum, plants and animal fats.  Initially, Solazyme is focused on commercializing its products into three target markets: (1) fuels and chemicals, (2) nutrition and (3) skin and personal care.
Solazyme®, the Solazyme logo and other trademarks or service names are trademarks of Solazyme, Inc.