Green Your Skin to Fight Aging!

It is widely known that green veggies are one of the most neglected item of the food groups. Today you can find smoothies, juices, even chips containing a variety of greens, including seaweed. But did you also know that seaweed (or should I say, autotrophic organisms) are highly beneficial to your skin's health?

Sea algae, or seaweed, are chlorophyll-containing plants that grow mostly in shallow marine waters and are the richest natural source of minerals. Some are used in cooking and are a plentiful source of iodine, calcium, iron, silicon, copper, zinc and selenium.

Algotherapy is the use of seaweed extracts in skin care and cosmetics. Seaweed baths were a common luxury in the late 19th century and are still used by many spas today.

Algae and algae extract are effective moisturizing ingredients when used in skin care and also have an anti-bacterial effect. They are beneficial to skin, either as emollients (used to soften and soothe the skin) or antioxidants. Products containing sea algae hydrate and detoxify skin and
are also said to have curative properties. The beta-carotene packing ingredient is used to treat skin ailments like acne and eczema, and is sometimes used to accelerate wound healing.

Seaweed extracts also tout anti-aging benefits and can be found in toners and other skin care products to help prevent signs of premature aging. The amino acids help to firm and renew tissue while fatty acids fight against inflammation.

Research shows that seaweed may have a hand in helping to treat such ailments as arthritis, influenza and even tumors. And though you may not run out to the store today to stock up on seaweed for tonight's menu, this mineral rich, super-ingredient is a definite advantage to your skin's health. Get a healthy dose of this powerful ingredient in products like Evan Healy's Sea Algae Serum and Skin's Daily Green Face Cream.