Sea mustard, Wakame, Japanese Kelp. The algae has resistance against harsh environmental stress (UV light, water movements and abrasions) that is related to its content of a special sulphated polysaccharide called fucodian that protects the algae's body wall from losing integrity and stability. It contains proteins, lipids microturients, vitamins and sugar that lead to a revitalizing and energizing action on skin cells. It has been reported that fucodian has radical scavenging and hyaluronidase inhibitory properties. It is these properties that make Wakame a useful antiaging active ingredient in cosmetics.

Source: Handbook Of Natural Ingredients - Anthony C. Dweck