Origins of Algae Peptides Algae peptides are derived from various types of algae, which are simple, photosynthetic organisms that can be found in both marine and freshwater environments. Algae have been in existence for billions of years and play a crucial role in the ecosystem as primary producers, converting sunlight and carbon dioxide into organic compounds through photosynthesis. In skincare, different species of algae are used to extract peptides, which are short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and peptides are smaller fragments of proteins. Algae peptides are obtained through extraction processes that involve breaking down the algae cells and isolating the peptide compounds. CLICK FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION FROM OUR BLOG