Founded in 2010 by Adam and Allison, The Seaweed Bath Co harnesses the power of sustainably hand-harvested certified organic seaweed off the coast of Maine to create proven, effective formulas that naturally detoxify, replenish, and protect skin and hair. They offer a wide range of face, body and haircare products and are widely available on-line and in-store (Target and Whole Foods stores, Amazon, iHerb, Thrive Market and more). They sent me a wide variety of their skin and bodycare products to try and share my thoughts.

Body Creams (Vegan & Gluten Free) $12.99

Let’s start with the Firming Detox Cream with antioxidant-rich Green Coffee Bean Extract and Hyaluronic Acid. It has a sweet citrus scent and I do feel a tightening sensation on my skin when I apply this compared to their other regular body creams. I wouldn’t expect any crazy skin transforming products from a product that costs less than $15 though obviously – only lasers can do that.

The body creams all have a very creamy thick consistency, aborb quickly and don’t leave any oil residue or feeling. The scent is strong (except the unscented one) but not overpowering and all are very pleasant. My favorite is the lavender because it’s so effective at calming my senses before sleep. The eucalyptus is uplifting and if you don’t want any scent at all they offer an unscented version. The tube is large and will last you a good few months at least.

• Nutrient-rich bladderwrack seaweed detoxifies, hydrates and replenishes skin.
• Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier.
• Argan oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, naturally comforts dry, troubled skin.
• Shea butter and aloe vera hydrate and soften skin.

Refresh Purifying Detox Body Wash (Vegan) $14.99

I must say I fell in love with this Refresh Purifying Detox Body Wash instantly. Highly nourishing with Coconut Oil, Spriulina, and Bladderwack Seaweed, it smells like an orange creamsicle, but a sophisticated one! It’s light, lathers well and comes in an hefty sized bottle.

• Orange, Eucalyptus & Cedar essential oil blend.
• Best for those who want a daily wash that cleans, detoxifies and nourishes skin.
• Organic, sustainably-harvested bladderwrack seaweed with 65+ vitamins and minerals naturally detoxifies and promotes skin elasticity.
• Antioxidant-rich green coffee bean extract helps to detoxify and protect the skin against damaging free radicals.
• Mineral-rich French clay helps to purify skin and wash away toxins and impurities.
• Spirulina nourishes with Vitamins B1, B2, B3, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and amino acids.

They offer 7 different scents of body washes including Citrus Vanilla, Lavender, Eucalyptus and more.

Purifying Gel Cleanser (now sold at Target) $16.99

This is a super gentle, light gel cleanser – the consistency is almost serum like – and contains their AlgaDerm^TM Complex, a proprietary  ingredient, with Marine Tri-Peptide to fight free radicals and support skin’s natural collagen production. Because this is such a gentle and hydrating cleanser I feel it would be ideal for sensitive and dry skin. I also used  this as a 2nd cleansing step after removing my makeup with a cleansing oil or face wipe. The cleanser along with the rest of the products in their facial care line all have the same scent and I can’t quite put my finger on it. It’s a refreshing ocean scent is how I can best describe it. For full disclosure, please note that they do use chemical preservatives if these are ingredients you’re avoiding.

The star ingredient in their facial care line is Bladderwack Seaweed and its benefits include:

• Nutrient rich with 65+ vitamins, minerals and amino acids to rejuvenate to skin and hair
• Detoxifying: Iodine levels in bladderwrack seaweed help the skin’s natural detoxification process to flush environmental toxins and heavy metals
• Anti-inflammatory: Fucoidan and phlorotannin, two bioactives in bladderwrack seaweed, have been shown in numerous studies to reduce redness and irritation in inflamed skin
• Moisturizing: An abundance of amino acids help to increase hydration and improve skin elasticity, which reduces the signs of aging
• Conditioning: Vitamins A, Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, C, E and K naturally condition and promote healthy hair
• Smoothing: Increases microcirculation to aid the body in shedding excess fluids to reduce the appearance of cellulite

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Organic), Decyl Glucoside, Laurel Glucoside, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, AlgaDerm^TM Complex (Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Laminaria Digitata Powder (Brown Seaweed), Codium Fragile Extract (Green Seaweed), Porphyridium Cruentum Exsuded Culture Medium (Red Seaweed)), Fucus Vesiculosus Powder (Organic Bladderwrack Seaweed), (Marine) Tripeptide 29, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, 100% Natural Fragrance, Leuconostoc / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate.

Purifying Micro Scrub $16.99

This creamy scrub is a cleaner and safer alternative to the popular St. Ives Apricot Scrub which contains particles that are too abrasive for the skin and may cause tiny tears leading to irritation and possible infection. It contains super fine Eco-Cert voclanic particles sourced from Spain and provides a very gentle exfoliation. It also has a strong cooling effect on the skin.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Stearic Acid, Perlite (Volcanic Minerals), Sodium Stearate, Glycerin, Menthyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyclyceryl-3 Diisostearate, AlgaDerm^TM Complex (Laminaria Digitata (Brown Seaweed) Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Exsuded Culture Medium (Red Seaweed), Codium Fragile (Green Seaweed) Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)), (Marine) Tripeptide 29, Potassium Sorbate, Fucus Vesiculosus (Organic Bladderwrack Seaweed) Powder, Sodium Benzoate, 100% Natural Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Potassium Hydroxide, Agar, Leuconistic/ Radish Root Ferment Filtrate.

Restoring Marine Night Therapy $24.99

This night cream, which can also be used during the day for very dry skin, is a thick and emollient cream that I found very moisturizing. Though it’s a heavy cream, I found it absorbd quickly and didn’t leave a greasy or film-like feeling. At less than $25 it’s also an accessible and affordable option for those who want a cleaner night cream that is still quality. It comes in a beautiful glass jar which is a plus. There’s also no essential oils in this and has Niacinamide as the 4th ingredient as well as their seaweed complex which makes it great for sensitive skin. Niacinamide also boosts the immunity of your skin, improves redness, reduces fine lines and fights dullness.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)*, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sucrose Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Laminaria Digitata (Brown Seaweed) Extract*, Porphyridium Cruentum Exsuded Culture Medium (Red Seaweed)*, Codium Fragile (Green Seaweed) Extract*, (Marine) Tripeptide 29, Sodium Benzoate, Fucus Vesiculosus (Organic Bladderwrack Seaweed) Powder, Xantham Gum, Potassium Sorbate, 100% Natural Fragrance, Citric Acid, Leuconistic / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. *AlgaDerm^TM Complex

Restore + Protect Day Cream $19.99

This lightweight moisturizer absorbs almost instantly and provides a decent amount of hydration. I was not a fan of the texture/consistency of the cream as I prefer a more silky lotion-like one. Very similar in ingredients to the night cream, it provides the benefits of its combination of three types of seaweed and Vitamin B3 as well as marine tri-peptides.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)*, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Codium Fragile (Green Seaweed) Extract*, Laminaria Digitata (Brown Seaweed) Extract*, Porphyridium Cruentum Exsuded Culture Medium (Red Seaweed)*, (Marine) Tripeptide 29, Fucus Vesiculosus (Organic Bladderwrack Seaweed) Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconistic / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 100% Natural Fragrance. *AlgaDerm^TM Complex

 

Exfoliating Detox Body Soap (Vegan) $7.99

If you like coffee scents and body soaps, this bar was made for you. I’m not a fan of body soaps mainly because they get messy and awkward to place in the shower, but I enjoyed using this one specifically because of its delicious coffee scent and exfoliating effects from the coffee bits. At first it doesn’t look like it, but once you’ve used some of the product, the exposed coffee pieces are quite coarse so you get a legitimate exfoliation session with each use of these bars.

• Antioxidant-rich Arabica coffee gently exfoliates and improves the texture skin.
• Cinnamon activates skin cells and increases skin elasticity.
• Hawaiian kukui oil, coconut oil, olive oil and sunflower oil hydrate and nourish skin.
• Charcoal powder draws out and washes away dirt, toxins and impurities on the skin

Purifying Detox Facial Soap (Vegan) $7.99

This unscented bar is made with Charcoal, Volcanic Ash, Green Tea Extract and hero ingredient Bladderwack Seaweed to gently detoxify skin and remove dirt and grime. Again, I’m not an avid face bar user (it is not recommended for dry skin) but I liked the unusual ingredients in this bar and found it gave my skin a refreshed sensation.

Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Unrefined Shea) Butter, Organic Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack Seaweed), Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Sand, Charcoal Powder, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Caffeine.

Firm & Lift Treatment Mask $5.99

I tried this mask out twice and felt it did a great job at giving my skin a major boost of hydration. As for firming and lifting I didn’t see anything noticeable but nor did I expect to. These are also not skin concerns of mine,  but hydration definitely is. It contains Aloe Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Seaweed Extracts as well as AlgaDerm^TM Complex, their proprietary, clinically proven ingredient, with Marine Tri-Peptide to fight free radicals and support skin’s natural collagen – fantastic ingredients for hydrated and healthy skin.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Copper DNA, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Glycosyl Trehalose, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)*, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Laminaria Hyperborea (Brown Seaweed) Extract*, Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media (Red Seaweed)*, Chlorella Vulgaris (Green Seaweed) Extract*, Tripeptide 29, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed (Orange Oil). *AlgaDermTM Complex