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7 Seaweed Superstars

Can’t venture to Ireland to indulge in one of VOYA’s luxurious seaweed baths?

The good news is that seaweed is one of the hottest ingredients in beauty right now. We sifted through  the latest products and found the best of the best to help you look and feel your finest.

1. Best Face Wash

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Not only is it a cruelty-free, paraben-free, sodium laurel sulfate-free and phthalate-free product, it’s also a serious bargain! But don’t second-guess why; it’s packed with rich sea algae extract, which remineralizes the skin to give you a brighter glow.

$11; target.com

2. Best Face Cream

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
Chlorella vulgaris extract is the star here, along with B vitamins and gingko biloba that re-moisturize your face for up to 24 hours. The seaweed extract improves your skin’s tone and firmness so significantly, you can see a change in just 15 days.

$128; timetospa.com

3. Best for Him

Urth Hydra Therapy
For guys who hate wearing anything greasy or creamy on their skin, this light gel formula will do the trick. Not only does it hydrate and feel featherweight, it’s loaded with good-for-skin antioxidants found in ingredients like white tea and red seaweed.

$56; themotley.com

4. Best for Eyes

Boscia B.B. Eye Brightener
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the face and does not create natural oils that help to protect it. To shield your eyes, try this wonder: The SPF protects, tinted B.B. cream conceals, and marine algae helps repair and hydrate all in one
easy application.

$38; sephora.com

5. Best for Body

Lather Sweet Almond
& Sea Kelp Moisturizer
When your skin is desert dry, this delicious moisturizer comes to the rescue. The marriage of sweet almond and safflower oils with seaweed extract rehydrates and restores skin with essential vitamins and minerals. It’s gentle enough to use all over, and it leaves
a clean, beachy scent.

$18; lather.com

6. Best Face Toner

Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion
Angry skin needs a time-out, and this non-drying, alcohol-free toner has just the right calming influence. Seaweed and aloe extracts soothe inflamed skin, and witch hazel oil removes dirt and debris that can clog your pores.

$26; mariobadescu.com

7. Best for Hair

Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
Ideal for anyone who washes their hair every day, this detangling conditioner nourishes and softens. Loaded with marine seaweed and spirulina, it’s paraben free and gentle enough to be used on color-treated hair.

$23.99; fragrancenet.com