Seaweed Skincare

Molton Brown Seamoss Stress-Relieving Hydrosoak, $30

For: Those needing a home-based, spa-like experience.
Contains: Marine extracts and Dead Sea salts
Purpose: To soften, revitalize skin and soothe muscles and spirits.

H20+ Sea Moss Replenishing Body Lotion Spray, $20

For: A quick, seamless way to moisturize.
Contains: Irish Moss, cocoa butter, vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5, spirulina, nori and himanthalia seaweed extract.
Purpose: An alternative to thick body creams, this goes on light as water.

Tilth Sea Origin Serum, $62

For: Face. Wear underneath moisturizer.
Contains: Eleven marine actives that include a mix of red and brown algae, Irish Moss and Antarctic seaweed.
Purpose: Improved moisture, elasticity and cell turnover.

The Seaweed Bath Co. Ocean-Fresh Whole Seaweed Detox Bath, $15

For: Whole body
Contains: Organic, hand-harvested brown bladderwrack seaweed from the North Atlantic.
Purpose: Developed by the company’s owner to treat his own psoriasis, it helps improve red, scaly, flaky skin conditions.

100% Pure Purifying Seaweed Facial Mask, $17

For: This clay mask is especially well suited for oily and acneic skin types.
Contains: Alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C and organic kelp, agar agar, and bladderwrack seaweeds.
Purpose: Made to order. The brand recommends combining the clay powder with water, tea, fruit juice or plain yogurt for a fresh approach to skin rejuvenation.

Voya Love A Scrub, $52

For: Some gentle, facial skin-sloughing
Contains: Bamboo powder to loosen dead skin cells without damaging skin, along with seaweed extract to soothe
Purpose: When skin needs to breath, this lends a non-aggressive exfoliation for a healthy, lit-from-within glow.

The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash, $14

For: Normal to oily skin
Contains: Wild-harvested seaweed from The Body Shop’s community trade partner in Ireland
Purpose: Rinses away excess oil, grime and impurities in a mild, soap-free formula.

Osea Undaria Algae Oil, $38

For: The body
Contains: Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, sea minerals and antioxidants including acai, babassu, passion fruit, sesame and Undaria algae
Purpose: Protects skin’s hyaluronic acid levels, necessary to keep skip smooth and firm.

Repêchage Hydro-Complex PFS, $55

For: Anti-aging for dry skin types
Contains: A proprietary blend of brown Oarweed and Norwegian kelp algae, lactic acid, and sodium PCA to draw moisture into skin
Purpose: This “super humectant and emollient formula” addresses the hydration needs of older, drier skin.

Gift of the Sea Treatment Package at the Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Atlantic City, $200

For: Head-to-toe rejuvenation
Contains: Multiple treatments incorporating seaweed, including a body buffing, wrap, scalp treatment and full body massage
Purpose: This age old therapy known for the use of marine products like algae, seaweed and mud comes from the Greek word thalassa (the sea) and therap (treat).