Seaworthy Skin Care

https://www.naturalorganicskincare.com/algae/

Algae, Kelp, Dulce or better known as Seaweed, this plant from the sea has been around for over 3 1/2 billion years. With plenty of time for experimentation, seaweed has been used as nutritious food (especially known to sushi lovers) medicinal treatments, fertilizer, dyeing agents and more recently fabrics for bedding and clothing, (see my last blog: Can you Sleep on Seaweed) and skin care. In fact 75% of the air that you breath is Algae. Kombu and Wakame are known to have anti-mutagen properties .Green algae is known to be rich in vitamin C.

"In short, seaweed and algae contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and the cradle of all life on earth as such. Therefore, it contains almost everything one needs to restore health"

So what happens to seaweed when it is pulverized and added to a favorite skin care product? For one thing, it is know to have anti inflammatory properties that reduce acne flareups.The minerals in seaweed will make your hair grow faster! The high levels of iodine have an added benefit to grow your hair and make it stronger even when applied in shampoo. Seaweed minerals reduce toxins in the skin to keep your skin clear, smooth and fresh looking.

With all these great benefits why so few products around? The dilemma to find truly organic seaweed and farming is difficult and very costly. And while the benefits are amazing, too much iodine in the body can cause other health issues. Also, products sold without enough seaweed concentrate will not produce the amazing benefits. The companies I found that produce seaweed enriched beauty products were very committed to sourcing the very best seaweed. I have added videos to hear their inspiring stories!

The Seaweed Bath Company https://seaweedbathco.com/

This video introduces the company & how they harvest seaweed to create their products.

SEA TO SKIN

"Since 2010, The Seaweed Bath Co. has been devoted to transforming the skin and hair care ritual by providing nutrient-rich, performance-optimized personal care formulas that offer visible results, as well a unique ocean-inspired sensory experience that instills a sense of well-being. This is achieved by harnessing the powerful benefits of The Seaweed Bath Co.’s hero ingredient: bladderwrack seaweed.

Today, The Seaweed Bath Co. continues to be driven by science-backed research, an unwavering curiosity, and the desire to offer accessible beauty products that embody the vitality and healing wonders of the ocean. The Seaweed Bath Co. sustainably hand-harvests certified organic seaweed off the coast of Maine, which is used in its proven, effective formulas to naturally detoxify, replenish, and protect your skin and hair."

OUR MISSION

The Seaweed Bath Co.'s mission is to harness the power of nature and enhance lives by creating gentle, effective products, based on our expertise in seaweed and deep passion for skin and hair health. We strive to inspire and better the lives of our customers with unique products that help detoxify and hydrate skin and hair, while protecting the environment and supporting the communities around us. We consistently look to evolve and innovate, always remembering who we are and where we came from.

Their products are well priced, ranging from around $6-$25

The next two online sources I found were from Blogger's that appreciate the benefits of seaweed and experimented in home-made products. I have the links if you want to follow their recipes for seaweed moisturizers and face masks.

Recipe for seaweed skin care moisturizer.

https://bonapartment.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/simple-seaweed-moisturizer-recipe-for-beginners-and-lazy-people/

A homemade seaweed facial mask

http://www.livestrong.com/article/95533-make-seaweed-facial-mask/

Voya

VOYA’s Story: from local to global, naturally.https://vimeo.com/155644870

"A voyage of discovery and innovation; The global business that is VOYA started out as the family-run seaweed baths established by Neil Walton near his home in Strandhill, County Sligo on the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland. As the popularity of the baths grew, the Waltons found more and more customers asking if there was some way they could replicate the soothing effects of the baths at home. That challenge was to be the seed for VOYA.

We knew that the chemicals in conventional cosmetics could destroy the beneficial properties of seaweed and also damage the environment. As a family, we agreed that this was an unacceptable compromise and would simply go against our values. Neil’s brother, Mark, tried to source fully organic seaweed products but found none, and so it became apparent that we faced a long and challenging journey: developing the first genuinely organic seaweed-based cosmetic products in the world."

Keep your hands clean, soft and beautifully scented with Clean Me Up hand wash from VOYA. A deep cleansing organic liquid soap containing essential oils and naturally-derived cleansing and conditioning agents to help soften the skin and leave it feeling clean. Combined with our organic seaweed extract, it gently soothes irritated skin and the natural antioxidant helps to combat the ageing process of your hands and encourage renewal of damaged skin cells. This crisp, cleanly fragranced hand wash is infused with sweet basil, clove bud, lemon, mandarin and lime organic essential oils to refresh and soothe your hands. You’ll be amazed at how soft your hands feel!