Seaweed concentrates all of the ocean’s nutrients in the same perfect balance for humans, providing the richest source of minerals, trace elements, amino acids, antioxidants, phytohormones, polysaccharides and enzymes found anywhere in nature. Besides that, seaweed also contains an array of vitamins such as B-complex vitamins and vitamins D, E and K.

But that is not all: seaweed is especially potent for anti-aging skincare and can help to stem the tide of aging. The reasons lie behind seaweed’s amazing skin-rejuvenation properties — it has the ability to help increase the production of integrin, a protein that helps in cell regeneration, skin repair, skin elasticity and firmness. It also acts as an emollient by restoring moisture to skin. Besides that, studies have found that the alginates in seaweed help treat and relieve burns.

Furthermore, scientists also discovered that seaweed contains a compound called Fucoidan, which has been linked to skin-preserving properties. Recent studies have shown that Fucoidan helps promote healthier skin as it has the ability to prevent blood clotting, promote better blood circulation, and eliminate toxins from the skin, in addition to having antioxidant effects (helps prevent cell damage by fighting free radicals that cause aging).

As the molecular weight of the nutrients in seaweed is extremely small, the nutrients can easily penetrate to the skin’s basal cell layer. These charged minerals and trace elements (marine ions) then ionize and regenerate cells and connective tissue, while helping to inhibit free radical damage and stimulate collagen synthesis and cellular turnover. As such, it is the perfect sustenance for the body and skin, whether eaten or applied topically via micronized seaweed products.