For centuries, skincare and hair care brands have turned to the ocean for product inspiration. From sea salt to deep sea mud, many brands have scoured the ocean bed to find the best ingredients only nature can provide. Marine plants and extracts are now starting to make their way into more mainstream products. Sea Kelp Extract for instance is present in a number of skincare and hair care products because rich in minerals that benefit both the skin and hair. The health benefits of seaweed on your skin for sufferers of acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema are significant in the healing process. With anti-inflammatory properties, your skin will maintain protection against further outbreaks once it has cleared.
Sea Kelp is part of the brown algae family and is more commonly known as a type of seaweed. It’s found in the Antarctic Ocean and is packed full of skin-benefiting properties. It can be found growing in ‘underwater forests’ and is thought to have been around for millions of years. As well as the vast amounts of skincare benefits, Sea Kelp is also suitable to ingest and can be found in many supplements. Organic Kelp Powder also known as Ascophyllum nodosum, is part of the Laminariales order and grows in cold water oceans. These large brown algae are a major source of iodine, calcium, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E. Among its many benefits, kelp powder helps to hydrate the body and restore the natural balance of PH levels.
Below are the top 3 benefits of Sea Kelp for the skin.
It helps calm and soothe dry skin. Sea Kelp Extract in skincare is perfect for dry and flaky patches of skin, due to its high iodine content. It’s mineral and antioxidant rich and will help soften and hydrate dry skin. Not only that, but it also helps your skin retain its moisturize, keeping it hydrated for longer. Who can’t benefit from a little more hydration in their skin these days?
It is known to reduce the appearance of breakouts. Sea Kelp will help reduce redness and draw toxins, leaving you with clearer skin. Sea Kelp contains minerals which penetrate the skin. When combined with its anti-inflammatory properties, BOOM! It becomes the perfect blemish treatment. Sea Kelp evens skin pigmentation with the help from the antioxidants that include vitamin B and C. The best part is kelp helps to heal the skin and clear pigmentation that developed after it was exposed to the sun’s damaging rays for too long.
It’s a great anti-ageing ingredient. Sea Kelp is rich in antioxidants, which are known to help protect your skin against harmful UVA rays and daily pollution. Protecting your skin against this will help slow down the ageing process and will keep your skin feeling and looking younger for longer. A little anti-ageing help never hurt anybody.
Let kelp be your secret to beautiful healthy skin. Seaweed acts as a barrier to protect the skin but also sinks deep down into the epidermis to hydrate and nourish cells giving you an enviably healthy glow. The skin healing benefits of seaweed are so extravagant that it makes an incredible addition to any skin care routine.
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