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Pondering herbs, the medicine of place, and being friends with plants. From the perspective of a zone 8 herbalist, gardener, and natural skincare maker.

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Tag: seaweed

closeup of Bladderwrack, a brown seaweed which helps maintain moisture levels in skin

Why you want to wear seaweed

Seaweeds are humectant, drawing moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated. Preventing dryness improves skin's texture and elasticity, softening and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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seaweed closeup

Seaweed baths for body and mind

Seaweed has a long history of being used in the bath for relief from muscle and joint pains. And bonus, it makes skin really soft...

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kelp salve shown with kelp forest in ocean

Kelp salve is.... kelp colored.

Ah, the trials and tribulations of an organic skincare formulator! It's finally sunk in why I can't achieve the green color I want for our new seaweed salve and balm: Kelp is brown.

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