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In the ever-evolving landscape of skincare innovation, a surprising star has emerged from the microscopic world of algae. Spirulina, a nutrient-dense microalga long celebrated for its health benefits, is now taking center stage in advanced skin therapy — thanks to a breakthrough known as Spirulina Extract Photoconversion Technology.
What Is Spirulina Extract Photoconversion Technology?
At the heart of this technology lies spirulina extract, a potent source of chromophores — naturally occurring pigments like phycobilins, chlorophylls, and carotenoids. These compounds are uniquely equipped to absorb red light (~635 nm) and re-emit it across a broader spectrum, extending into the red-to-near-infrared (NIR) range.
This photoconversion process significantly enhances light penetration into the skin, enabling deeper, more effective therapeutic action.
How It Works
Spirulina extract absorbs red light and re-emits it as a broader red-to-NIR spectrum, enhancing light penetration into the skin.
Why It Matters
This deeper light penetration boosts collagen production and cellular energy while protecting skin from oxidative stress.
Meet MitoAURA: Intelligent Light-Activated Skincare
Our advanced MitoAURA Face & Body Spray features Spirulina Platensis Extract, a natural powerhouse rich in phycocyanin — a unique pigment-protein complex with rare and highly beneficial photophysical properties.
What Makes It Special?
Phycocyanin doesn’t just sit on your skin — it actively engages with light. Through a natural phenomenon called the Stokes phase shift, phycocyanin absorbs orange-red light (~620 nm) and re-emits it at a deeper-penetrating wavelength (~650–660 nm).
This means it doesn’t just reflect or scatter light like conventional skincare ingredients — it converts and amplifies it, pushing it deeper into the skin where collagen synthesis and mitochondrial activation occur.
Why Spirulina’s Light-Driven Properties Matter
Spirulina’s pigment system is bioengineered by nature to do more than surface hydration. MitoAURA harnesses it to:
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Enhance light absorption during red light therapy sessions
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Convert and re-direct light energy into deeper skin layers
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Support cellular resilience with its potent antioxidant profile, buffering oxidative stress during high-energy exposure
And thanks to our red light therapy devices, which emit light across the 590 nm–850 nm range, MitoAURA operates in the ideal spectral zone to intercept, modify, and enhance therapeutic light.
Synergizing Light, Skin, and Spirulina
Red and orange wavelengths, especially in the 590–640 nm range, are critical for nitric oxide release, improved circulation, and mitochondrial activation. Our devices include these ranges by design.
MitoAURA takes it further: its phycocyanin absorbs this light and re-emits it around 660 nm, a wavelength known for deep skin penetration and cellular rejuvenation. The result? Your skin benefits from both surface-level effects and deep-layer regeneration, maximizing your red light therapy outcomes.
The Bottom Line
MitoAURA doesn’t replace red and orange light — it amplifies them. By helping your skin capture more energy, use it smarter, and stay protected, spirulina extract redefines what’s possible in non-invasive, light-powered skincare.
Whether you’re seeking enhanced collagen remodeling, ATP production, or just a deeper, smarter glow — Spirulina Extract Photoconversion Technology, featured in MitoAURA, offers a transformative way to power up your skin from within.
