Alright folks, let’s talk about a real sea gem that’s making a splash in the skincare world – yes, we’re talking about seaweed! If you’re new here, read on (and if you’re not – still read on because this is a fun one!).

That wriggly stuff that tickles your toes at the beach, turns out, it’s packing some serious skincare muscle, especially when it comes to tackling what that big ol’ ball of fire in the sky is throwing down – damaging UV rays!

Now, most of us like a golden tan, but here’s the catch: those sun kisses come with strings attached. The sun’s UV rays are like little bandits, stealing away our skin’s youth. They crank up free radicals in our skin – the bad guys that give collagen a hard time. And you need collagen like you need your morning coffee; it keeps your skin springy and lush. (Yes, my morning coffee(s) DO in fact keep my personality springy and lush!)

Seaweed is like a superhero swooping in. It's armed with antioxidants (think Vitamin C and E) that wage war against those pesky free radicals. When seaweed is on your side, collagen’s got backup. And trust me, your skin’s cheering for this dynamic duo.

And we love the fatty acids of seaweed! Our skin barrier needs these little darlings. Imagine your skin’s a nightclub and the bouncer’s gone AWOL – that’s your skin barrier on a bad day. Fatty acids bring the bouncer back. They keep the riff-raff (aka irritants and dehydration) out while letting the good guys (collagen and elastin) cut ahead of the line.

Here’s a swanky word for you – ‘fucoidan’. Sounds fancy, but it’s a secret weapon. It’s seaweed’s anti-inflammatory ninja. Sun got your skin red as a lobster? Fucoidan cools things down. Your skin’ll be thanking you with high-fives.

Let's not forget about the trusty sidekicks – zinc and magnesium. These minerals in seaweed are the pit crew in your skin's race. They fix things up, get your cells back on track, and have you zooming down the track.

Before you hit the beach this summer, team up with seaweed. Your skin will be living its best life, and you’ll be dancing around like Tanya in one of Sealuxe’s Insta reels!