Chlorophyll is the pigment that lets plants absorb sunlight and turn it into energy
We all know we should be eating our greens, but I love putting them on my face too! Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants, and we can find it in liquid drops and super greens powders, as well as in our skincare.
What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is the pigment that lets plants absorb sunlight and turn it into energy. It's in dark leafy greens like spinach, kale and silverbeet, and in algae like spirulina and chlorella. Supplements often use chlorophyllin, a water-soluble form made from chlorophyll.
What is chlorophyll good for?
Chlorophyll is rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body and skin from free radicals. It's also known for supporting the body's natural cleansing processes. In skincare, chlorophyll is used to help soothe the skin, calm the look of redness and even out skin tone. You'll also find it in natural makeup as a plant-based pigment.
Chlorophyll supplements
1. Grants Liquid Chlorophyll is made from alfalfa extract and contains magnesium and calcium. You just add it to water, and it has a delicious fresh minty taste.
2. Synergy Natural Organic Spirulina Powder is 100% pure certified organic spirulina, which has one of the highest concentrations of chlorophyll of any wholefood. Start with half a teaspoon a day and build up to one teaspoon.
3. Mister Jones Daily Beauty Greens is a naturopath-crafted organic greens powder with spirulina, kale, spinach and alfalfa, plus probiotics and vegan collagen boosters. It has a yummy lemon and ginger flavour.
Chlorophyll for skin
The Ere Perez Quandong Green Booster Serum is a vitamin C serum for sensitive skin, made with Australian quandong, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid, plus a green blend of chlorophyll, spinach leaf and alfalfa.
The Biode Day Cream with Sea Moss and Alfalfa combines chlorophyll and Australian sea moss to help calm the look of redness and even out skin tone. It's a hydrating day cream for all skin types.
Both of these are made in Australia and packaged in glass.
About the Author
Irene Falcone is the founder of Clean Nectarine and co-host of The Lee & Irene Show. She started her first clean beauty business in 2011 with $100 in her garage and grew it to $20m in four years. She has spent over 15 years reading the backs of beauty and wellness labels, is a Telstra Business Women's Awards winner and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and has been featured on A Current Affair, The Project, Sunrise, Channel Nine Mornings and Sky News.
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