Health & Beauty

We Sea Beauty

August 20, 2018

Ever notice how your hair, skin and overall mood improves after a dip in the ocean? You can thank the miraculous blend of minerals, seaweed, algae and marine mud for that! Thankfully, the beauty world is catching on, and below we’re dishing our top sea-sourced treasures! —Rachel Johnston

sea beautyserum. Derived from organic seaweed hand-harvested from British Columbia’s pristine Salish Sea, the Potent Seaweed Serum ($61) by Seaflora is anti-aging and packed with every vitamin in the alphabet.

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foundation. Leave it to vegan, eco-loving cosmetics brand Tarte to spoil us with an entire marine-based line. We’re especially crushing on the water foundation ($51 at Sephora)—lightweight, hypoallergenic and infused with oceanic plant ingredients and antioxidant algae.

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hair mist. One of our favourite things about summer? Beach hair! With red seaweed extract and sea water, the Sea Spray Volumizing Hair Mist $17) by Lush infuses shine and body to produce luscious locks. Hello mermaid vibes!

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mask. Hydrate and repair the effects of summer with the Blue Marine Algae Mask ($71 at Nordstrom) by Peter Thomas Roth. With plumping and wrinkle-smoothing properties, the luxurious face saver is created from glacial ice in addition to magical marine algae.

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cleanser. Whipped up with its signature “Miracle Broth” of harvested sea kelp and other ocean-derived goodness, La Mer’s Cleansing Micellar Water ($75 at Nordstrom) is a one-stop shop to wipe away makeup and damaging pollutants while revealing refreshed, purified skin.

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lip balm. Double the fun with the two-pack Marine Collection Lip Balm by eos ($7 at London Drugs). Boasting sea botanicals like Irish moss and kelp extract, alternate between an iridescent sphere that transforms to your own custom shade and an organic, minty-delicious balm.

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