👉 Alginate is a compound of algin (a type of gelatin) and acetylglycerol, which occurs naturally in algae and seaweeds. The resulting polymer is used as an ingredient in cosmetics to improve skin elasticity.
👉 Alginate is a type of crystallized resin that contains silica, polydisperse polymers (such as polysaccharides), and amino acids, which are responsible for its unique properties. The word 'alginate' comes from the Greek word ἀγλεινός, which translates to "resilient".