While trying to fulfill my wanderlust without actually jet setting, I recently stumbled upon a book that made me question my diet and skin care regimen.
What if I told you that one culture in the world tapped into a super food that might as well be the fountain of youth—would you believe me? Japanese-born Naomi Morlyama reveals the youthful secret of Japanese women in her book, Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat: Secrets of My Mother’s Tokyo Kitchen.
Okay, I totally understand that you may not have time to read right now, so let’s cut to the chase…
Seaweed—it’s not just for sushi anymore!
What is Seaweed, Exactly?
Seaweed is a member of the algae family. There are 3 types of edible seaweed: brown, red, and green. The most common types are kelp and wakame, which are members of the brown variety. Sushi chefs typically use the next most popular type, red seaweed.
What Are The Nutritional Benefits?
Although you might be surprised, nutrient rich marine products such as seaweed hold a number of beauty enhancing capabilities that anyone can try. Here’s just a few for starters:
- Filled with antioxidants, calcium and other vitamins!
- Best-known benefit is iodine. This vitamin is important for a healthy thyroid that helps produce and regulate hormones.
- Helps regulate estrogen and estradiol levels—two hormones responsible for development and function of sexual organs.
- May reduce the risk of breast cancer!
- There are claims that Japan’s high consumption of seaweed is responsible for the low incidence of diseases.
- Known to help prevent inflammation, arthritis, celiac disease, asthma, depression, and obesity!
Okay, so you may not like eating seaweed salad, no biggie BECAUSE you can use it for your skin instead!
Benefits of Seaweed for the Skin
Seaweed and other natural marine products are good for your skin, plain and simple. Here’s some of the beauty enhancing benefits of seaweed that should not be ignored:
- Effectively combats acne
- Seaweed is a natural, anti-inflammatory.
- Can be used as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.
- Seaweed draws excess fluid and waste products from the skin when applied as a mask.
- Seaweed is rich in iodine, which is good for your thyroid. The thyroid also produces a metabolism-regulating chemical in your bloodstream, which helps rejuvenate your skin.
- Scalp strengthener – seaweed nourishes the scalp and hair follicles.
Ready to Experience the Skin Benefits?
Bellezza Spa offers a relaxing, Four Layer Anti-Aging Facial is designed to combat the signs of aging. This modern facial treatment unlocks the power of natural marine ingredients to create flawless, healthier looking skin.
What are the 4 Layers of Beauty?
The four-layer treatment is so effective because it relies on a multi-step process. Each step has its own unique focus/benefit. The four layers of beauty included in our four-layer anti-aging facial are listed below:
- Seaweed Filtrate: Our rejuvenating facial starts with a layer of seaweed filtrate, which is a concentrate of freshly harvested seaweed. Recap: Seaweed is known to detoxify, rehydrate, remineralize and rebalance the skin.
- Seaweed Serum & Hydrating Cream: Sit back and relax as our aesthetician massages a seaweed serum into your skin. The serum and massage will improve circulation and skin elasticity.
- Seaweed Mask: A fresh seaweed mask acts as a cooling layer to soothe and hydrate the skin. This will also improve skin tone and clarity.
- Mineral Mask: The final step is our mineral mask treatment. Mineral clays will draw out impurities from skin pores, while conditioning botanicals soften the skin. This will also promote cell turnover to smooth and refresh the skin, giving it a radiant appearance.
Try Our Four-Layer Facial At Your Next Appointment
Feed your skin. Well nourished skin will give you a more youthful appearance and our four-layer anti-aging facial treatment delivers the nutrients your skin needs using natural marine products. Book an appointment online or by calling now and reap the rewards that seaweed has on your skin!