When it comes to anti-aging skincare, the most powerful ingredient isn’t new — it’s ancient.
Algae is one of the oldest life forms on Earth, dating back over 3 billion years. Long before humans, plants, or even animals existed, algae learned how to survive. It adapted to intense UV exposure, extreme temperatures, high salinity, and nutrient scarcity — using sunlight as its primary energy source.
That evolutionary intelligence is exactly why algae is at the center of modern skin longevity science and why we hand picked the most potent species of algae for MARA's wild collected, biotech algae blend.
Why Algae Is a Longevity Powerhouse
Longevity isn’t about reversing time — it’s about helping skin function better, for longer. Algae are considered longevity organisms because they’ve survived mass extinctions and survived + thrived in some of the harshest environments on the planet. To do this, they evolved powerful bioactive compounds that help protect against oxidative stress, support cellular repair, and maintain resilience which makes them incredible for skin.
These same stressors — UV damage, pollution, dehydration, inflammation — are what accelerate visible skin aging. When used in skincare, algae-derived compounds help skin better resist daily stress, recover faster, and maintain a healthier, more youthful appearance over time.
Marine Biotechnology: Ancient Intelligence, Modern Precision
At MARA, we don’t simply use algae — we refine it through marine biotechnology.
While our Alaria Esculeta Extract (brown seaweed) is wild collected by hand, our plankton is grown in precision photo-bioreactors, where light, temperature, and nutrients are carefully controlled. This process allows us to preserve purity, ensure consistent potency, and concentrate the most beneficial bioactives — without the environmental impact or inconsistency of wild harvesting.
The result is algae that delivers:
- Powerful antioxidants
- Essential fatty acids
- Polysaccharides for hydration
- Naturally-occurring, retinoid-like compounds
All formulated into clinically developed skincare designed to support skin longevity and bottled up inside MARA. Billions of years in the making and refined through modern science, MARA and our algae offers a smarter path to younger-acting skin. At MARA, we believe the future of anti-aging isn’t forced — it’s evolved.
Longevity, perfected. Sea the Glow®.
