Straight from the sea greenery with all the promises of high antioxidant and micro-nutrient content, is Sea Kelp, aka Seaweed worth the hype?
Sea Kelp is a marine plant found in lakes, rivers, oceans and is famed to contain a good amount of antioxidant, making it one of the favorite ingredients in skin care. Sea weed contains micronutrients like Magnesium and Zinc, both of which are great in formulations for hypersensitive skin.
Even More Micronutrients!
Sea kelp is undoubtedly a powerhouse of active agents that possess beneficial properties in skin and hair care. Supplementation with oral sea kelp is also a popular practice in nutrition circles.
Sea kelp contains folate, vitamin K, panthenol, and calcium. It possesses antibiotic, antioxidant, antiaging, and anti-acne functions. Sea kelp extract contains active agents that promote skin hydration by attracting and trapping water within the skin and also via maintaining skin barrier integrity to prevent water loss.
Antiaging and Skin Firming Properties
Sea kelp helps prevent skin collagen and elastin breakdown!
Sea kelp prevents the breakdown of skin collagen and elastin by blocking the enzymes responsible for this process. It contains natural silicones that promote skin smoothness and appearance. Its antioxidant content helps prevent photodamage, decreasing premature aging. Sea kelp also blocks a phase of the melanin production process, resulting in brighter, lighter skin.
Any Negatives?
The extraction process may expose this ingredient to possible contamination with heavy metals and other agents with potential adverse effects.
Sea kelp also contains a good amount of iodine that may disrupt thyroid function if used in excessive amounts.
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