Brightens & evens tone
B3 regulates melanin transfer to reduce dark spots and uneven pigmentation over time.
Skin ritual · Clay mask
Chlorella Algae Clay Mask
The earth meets the deep green.
A mineral-rich clay mask powered by chlorella algae — one of nature's most nutrient-dense superfoods, now working for your skin.
Every jar contains roughly 40 masks worth of pure chlorella algae clay — each one mixed fresh with your included rose water mist and measured with your hand-crafted spoon, so what touches your skin is always intentional, always potent. No preservative-laden pre-mix. Just pure chlorella extract meeting your skin at full strength, delivering its collagen-boosting, antioxidant-rich nutrients exactly where they need to go — directly, immediately, and without compromise.
- Bentonite clay
- Kaolin clay
- Chlorella algae ✦
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Vegan
- Small-Batch Crafted
Less than $1 per mask
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The biology behind the mask.
The star ingredient: Chlorella algae — more nutrients per gram than kale, spinach, or broccoli.
Chlorella vulgaris is a single-celled freshwater microalgae that has been studied for over a century. It contains an extraordinary concentration of vitamins, peptides, amino acids, antioxidants, and the rare Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) — a complex of nucleic acids and peptides found nowhere else in nature. We use it because it does what few ingredients can: feed, protect, and rebuild skin at the cellular level.
B vitamin complex: Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 & B12 — the full spectrum.
Chlorella carries the complete B vitamin complex, each playing a distinct role in skin health. B3 (niacin/niacinamide) is perhaps the most potent: it regulates melanin transfer, softens fine lines, and reinforces the skin barrier. B2 supports cellular energy turnover. B12 aids in skin repair and reduces inflammation. Together, they fuel the metabolism that keeps skin renewing itself.
Niacinamide effectively reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and age spots, leading to a more uniform skin tone, per research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Separately, niacin has been shown to protect keratinocytes from UV-induced DNA damage by replenishing cellular ATP through NAD⁺ synthesis.
Navarrete-Solís et al., 2011 (J. Cosmetic Dermatology) · PMC3577345 (PubMed)
Bioactive peptides: Chlorella-derived peptides (CDP) — cellular defense, activated.
Chlorella's peptide profile is dense with proline, glycine, and lysine — the same amino acids that form the backbone of collagen. But the peptides don't just build; they protect. Research demonstrates that chlorella-derived peptides shield skin fibroblasts from UV-induced cell death, actively preventing DNA fragmentation at the cellular level.
In a published study, human skin fibroblasts treated with chlorella-derived peptide after UVC irradiation showed complete protection from cytotoxicity — while untreated cells in every control group experienced damage. CDP inhibited caspase-3 activity (the enzyme that triggers cell death) and prevented UV-induced DNA fragmentation.
Shih & Cherng, 2012 — Molecules (PMC6269031)
Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF): Nature's only source of CGF — a cellular renewal complex.
CGF is a proprietary compound found exclusively in chlorella. It's a concentrated mix of nucleic acids (RNA/DNA fragments), peptides, amino acids, and polysaccharides that signal skin cells to regenerate. Research on human skin fibroblast lines confirms that CGF directly stimulates the expression of Type I and Type III collagen — the structural proteins responsible for firmness and elasticity.
Quantitative PCR analysis confirmed that CGF extracted from Chlorella vulgaris increased collagen I and III gene expression in human fibroblast cell line Hu02, indicating direct stimulation of collagen synthesis.
Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences — Chlorella growth factor extraction study (jifro.ir)
What it does for your skin
Six reasons this mask earns its place.
UV & oxidative defense
Chlorella peptides and carotenoids neutralize free radicals and protect against UV-induced DNA damage.
Stimulates collagen
CGF triggers fibroblasts to express more Type I & III collagen for firmer, more elastic skin.
Deep pore cleanse
Bentonite and kaolin clays draw out impurities and excess oil without stripping the barrier.
Calms inflammation
Colloidal oatmeal and chlorella's antioxidants reduce redness and oxidative stress markers.
Renews at a cellular level
CGF's nucleic acid complex signals accelerated cell turnover and supports skin regeneration.
Every ingredient chosen with intention.
- Chlorella vulgaris Star ingredient
- B vitamins · Bioactive peptides · CGF · Carotenoids · Amino acids
- Bentonite clay
- Deep draws impurities, toxins, and excess sebum from pores
- Kaolin white clay
- Gentle detoxifier that absorbs oil without over-drying sensitive skin
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Clinically proven to soothe, protect the barrier, and calm irritation
How to use it.
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Apply a generous, even layer to clean, dry skin — avoiding the eye area.
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Allow to set for 10–15 minutes. As the clay dries, it draws impurities upward while the chlorella actives absorb.
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Remove with a warm, damp cloth using gentle circular motions. Do not rinse while fully dry — re-dampen the mask first.
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Follow immediately with your serum and moisturizer on freshly cleansed skin. Use 2–3× per week for best results.
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