Skincare at the Beach: What Seaweed Does for Skin Care

Skincare-news.com enlightens readers about the beneficial ingredients found in seaweed.

(PRWEB) August 26, 2007 -- A day at the beach can bring many delights: sand castles, a sunny glow -- as well as serious skincare. Skincare-News.com's latest article, For the Love of Seaweed, explains how seaweed has been used as a skincare ingredient in many cultures both past and present.
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Seaweed, or marine algae, has been prized for its beneficial and restorative properties, particularly in the Far East, for centuries, where it is still considered a delicacy. Although the major use of marine algae is for food, it has also been used with great success in industrial applications, as a fertilizer and more recently -- in cosmetics.

The medicinal uses of seaweed are varied. During Edwardian times, seaweed baths were reputed to heal arthritis and rheumatism. In Asia, traditional medicinal applications of seaweed include treating cancer, in obstetrics and as a phlegmatic.

According to the Skincare News Team's sources, seaweed is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids. With beneficial ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids, seaweed may prove beneficial in a host of skin conditions, such as tuberculosis, influenza, arthritis and the common cold. Seaweed is antiseptic and detoxifying and, it oxygenates the cells. Some claims have even linked seaweed to treatments for cellulite.

Seaweed use in skincare preparations is growing in popularity, too. It has been used not only for its nutritional value to the skin, but also for its excellent binding properties. Agar and alginates -- botanical thickeners and binders -- are derived from seaweed and play an important role in maintaining the integrity of skincare products such as creams and lotions.

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