Marine-derived ingredients are some of the most nutrient-rich life forms in nature. The nutritive properties make it desirable for skin and hair care as it cleanses, purifies, tones, firms, softens and hydrates. Seaweeds have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, and antibiotic properties.
•Seaweed is a name applied to three classes of algae that live in seawater.
Red – In addition to chlorophyll, red algae contain the pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin, which give this group their red coloration.
•Dulse, Irish Moss and Nori
Green – Over 5,000 species of green algae are known, mostly unicells or simple filaments from fresh water, but there are diverse green algae in tropical marine habitats. Green algae has chlorophyll a and b as well as secondary pigments.
Spirulina, Sea Lettuce
Brown Fucus or brown algae is rich in antioxidants and has a detoxifying benefit to the body. The 1,500 species of brown algae are almost exclusively found in marine habitats. The browns include the largest of the seaweeds. These are predominately antibacterial, cleansing and regenerative,
•Kelp, Kombu, Bladderwrack, Laminaria, Wakame, Sea Palm
Bladderwrack: | Fucus vesiculosus / Brown algae Anti-Aging, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Softens Skin, Hair Shine, Skin Firming, Healing, Skin Elasticity, Skin Soothing |
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Dulse: | Palmaria palmata / Red algae Cleansing, Toning, Skin Soothing, Nutritive, Healing, Anti-Cellulite |
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Irish Moss: | Chondrus crispus/Red algae Emollient, Moisturizing, Sheaths damaged or dry hair, Nutritive, Skin Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory |
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Kelp/Kombu: | Macrocystis pyrifera /Brown algae Anti-Inflammatory, Nutritive, Skin Elasticity, Healing, Skin Softening, Moisturizing |
Laminaria: | Laminaria digitata/Brown algae De-Toxification, Revitalizing and Firming for Skin, Purifying, Nutritive, Anti-Cellulite |
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Nori/Laver: | Porphyra umbilicalis /Red algae Stimulates Hair Growth, Strengthens Hair, Nutritive, Moisturizing |
Sea Lettuce: | Ulva lactuca/Green algae Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Skin Elasticity, Collagen Synthesis, Anti-Wrinkle, Emollient, Moisturizing |
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Sea Palm: | Postelsia palmaeformis/Brown algae Skin Softening, Anti-Wrinkle, Nourishing, Moisturizing, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Hair Shine |
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Spirulina: | Spirulina maxima/Blue algae Anti aging, Anti-Wrinkle, Collagen Synthesis, Anti-Inflammatory, Nourishing |
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Wakame: | Undaria pinnatifida/Brown algae Antioxidant, Skin revitalizing, Anti Wrinkle, Moisturizing, Skin Smoothing, Sunscreen, Anti-Obesity |