Journal of Natural Science and Exploration
Marine Peloids for Skin Care and Thalasso-Wellness
Abstract
M. Lourdes Mourelle, Carmen P. Gomez, Ankurita Kashyap and Jose L. Legido
Background: Peloids are therapeutic agents used in thermal and thalasso centers for curative, preventive, and skin care purposes. Marine peloids are those that include seawater and algae, both macro and/or microalgae. The aim of this study is to investigate the suitability of a marine peloid composed by seawater, clay and microalgae for thalasso- wellness and dermocosmetic uses.
Methods: The thermophysical properties of the marine peloid were determined and compared with a non-marine peloid using different techniques as densimetry, conductimetry, calorimetry, and viscometry; skin hydration was also measured by means of Corneometry.
Results: Considering the thermophysical properties, marine peloid has been shown to be suitable for thermotherapy and thalaso-wellness treatments; marine peloids also showed to improve skin hydration after seven days of treatment.
Conclusions: This research provides a study of the thermophysical properties of a marine peloid composed by clay, seawater and microalgae for thalasso-wellness and cosmetic uses, as well as its moisturizing properties, highlighting its potential as a valuable natural product for skin care applications as well as for wellness treatments in form of cataplasm, poultices and/or wraps.