Sea-mendous skincare: Voya co-founder answers questions on seaweed-based products
What are the health benefits of using skincare that contains seaweed?
Skincare products containing seaweed offer various health benefits for the skin. Seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help nourish and protect the skin. Some benefits include hydration, anti-ageing, brightening and soothing irritated skin.
Incorporating skincare products with seaweed can help improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.
Will seaweed-infused skincare help with collagen?
Seaweed contains peptides and antioxidants that can help support collagen production and maintain skin elasticity. Collagen is essential for skin strength and firmness; as we age, our natural collagen production decreases, leading to signs of ageing like wrinkles and sagging skin.
Compounds such as fucoidan found in seaweed can help reduce the breakdown of collagen in skin, while its concentration of vitamins, minerals and amino acids helps to stimulate collagen production.
By using skincare products containing seaweed, you may help boost collagen synthesis and promote a more youthful appearance.
Can it help with skin tone and texture?
Yes, seaweed-infused skincare products can help improve skin tone and texture. Seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can benefit the skin in various ways including brightening, exfoliation and boosting hydration levels. Voya products can help nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin, leading to a healthier and more balanced complexion.
Which vitamins/minerals is seaweed rich in?
Seaweed is an incredible plant that absorbs over 50 different minerals from the Atlantic Ocean, where we hand-harvest it to capture its benefits.
When applied to the skin, seaweed offers several beneficial vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C, and E which protect the skin from environmental stressors and promote a more youthful appearance. Seaweed also contains minerals like magnesium and zinc, which contribute to its healing effects on skin.
Incorporating seaweed-based skincare products can harness these skin-friendly nutrients.
Is seaweed-infused skincare suitable for all skin types? Is it better for specific skin types?
Seaweed skincare really is suitable for everyone as its benefits are so incredible and wide ranging. It contains proteins, peptides, amino acids, essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins that can help hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
It can often be used on hypersensitive skin as it has a remarkable soothing effect, but works equally well to nourish dry skin and protect the skin’s barrier.
The whole Voya skincare range addresses your skincare concerns and combines seaweed with essential oils and botanicals to provide results.
Can seaweed-infused skincare help with the ageing process?
Certainly! Seaweed-infused skincare can indeed offer benefits for the ageing process. Seaweed is rich in antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E. These antioxidants help combat free radicals, which contribute to premature ageing by breaking down collagen and elastin in the skin. By protecting against free radicals, seaweed promotes healthier, more youthful-looking skin. As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen, leading to sagging and loss of elasticity. Seaweed contains natural peptides that stimulate collagen production on the skin surface, resulting in firmer, more radiant skin.
Can you use seaweed-infused skincare as a full regime – cleanser, moisturiser, mask, etc?
Seaweed can be included in every aspect of your skincare, from your bathing ritual to your full skincare routine. Voya face and body care ranges all include seaweed at each step – including our body washes, seaweed-infused body oils and our targeted skincare ranges – to bring the powerful benefits from the sea to skin.
What percentage of seaweed should we be looking for when purchasing products?
Although it varies by individual product, Voya skin and body care contains a high percentage of seaweed extract to harness all the benefits.
For example, Our Lazy Days Seaweed Bath is 100% organic seaweed!
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