The bioreactors, where the snow algae are cultivated, are tailor-made, long glass tubes. They can be aerated and irradiated according to the needs of the stage of the snow algae.
The use of snow algae in cosmetic formulations is patented (US 8,206,721 B2).
Favorable conditions
Algae are green (chlorophyll) and propagate
Changing the conditions
Algae produce carotenoids to protect against light, cells stop growing
Harvesting
Opening of the cell walls, encapsulation of cell fragments and content into liposomes. Spraying on a powder