Applications · Cosmetics

Ulva seaweed for cosmetics and personal care

Marine-origin ingredients from Ulva seaweed grown in the Río Piedras marshes, for cosmetic formulations and personal care products developed together with laboratories and manufacturers.

Close-up of freshly harvested Ulva seaweed
  • OriginCartaya, Huelva (Spain)
  • Raw materialUlva seaweed
  • ModelTailored B2B development

Why Ulva

A marine ingredient with its own specialisation

We work end to end with Ulva seaweed, from controlled cultivation to processing, with internal traceability across the whole process.

  • 01

    Specialisation

    End-to-end work with Ulva seaweed, from cultivation to processing.

  • 02

    Process control

    Sourcing, processing and development under internal traceability.

  • 03

    Applied research

    Scientific collaboration to study and develop B2B uses of Ulva.

Close-up of freshly harvested Ulva seaweed

Application · Cosmetics and personal care

Marine-origin ingredients for cosmetic formulations

Contexto
Ulva seaweed is a marine source of interest for the cosmetics sector thanks to its compound profile and its renewable origin in controlled cultivation.
Necesidad
Cosmetic laboratories and manufacturers need traceable ingredients, with identifiable origin and consistent supply per campaign.
Enfoque
We collaborate case by case to define the right ingredient format — fresh Ulva, dried or extract — and the supply conditions that match the client process.
Evidencia
Ecoalga takes part as a marine biotechnology reference in forums such as the Spanish National Industry and SME Congress, with applied research projects on Ulva.

Qué diferencia a Ecoalga

What Ecoalga brings to a cosmetic project

Full specialisation in Ulva, control of origin and B2B work adapted to each client project.

  • Controlled origin and environment

    Ulva cultivation in the Río Piedras marshes, Cartaya (Huelva), with traceability of origin.

  • Specialisation in Ulva

    A company fully dedicated to the professional use of Ulva seaweed.

  • Applied research

    Collaboration with scientific centres in projects such as SEAWINES to develop new applications.

  • Multi-sector B2B adaptation

    Case-by-case work with manufacturers, laboratories and distributors across several industries.

How we work

From briefing to supply

A structured B2B process to assess the use of Ulva in your development.

  1. Contact and briefing

    We gather formulation objectives, product type and estimated volume.

  2. Technical assessment

    We study the feasibility of Ulva and the right format (fresh, dried or extract).

  3. Samples and trials

    We ship material for laboratory testing and process adjustment.

  4. Scale-up and supply

    We define supply conditions and traceability for B2B production.

Con quién trabajamos

Who we work with in cosmetics

We collaborate with cosmetic companies that want to incorporate traceable marine ingredients into their developments.

  • Manufacturers

    Integrating Ulva into industrial products.

  • Laboratories and formulators

    Ingredient development and technical trials.

  • Cosmetic companies

    Marine ingredients for formulations.

  • Innovation departments

    Exploring new applications.

Ulva is a renewable seaweed grown in Cartaya with traceability of origin. Our job is to adapt it to each laboratory project.

B2B development

Do you have an application for Ulva seaweed?

Tell us about the industry, product or project you are working on. Our team will assess the application, the format and your supply needs.