At Home Seaweed Facials For Perfect Skin

best spas, in more glamorous incarnations, popular with locals and tourists alike. If you don't get the opportunity to enjoy these spas where you live, seaweed is readily available for at home seaweed baths from a variety of organic harvesters in Canada, Ireland and England or just head down to your local Asian grocery or health food shop. An incredible wealth of minerals is drawn from the sea and retained by seaweed. When dried, seaweed, depending on the variety, has a 30-80 % mineral content including - calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium - trace elements necessary for healthy skin, hair and bones. Some brown seaweed varieties such as Fucus vesiculosus (or Bladder Wrack in Ireland) contain all the minerals on the planet. Wow! The algal polyphenols and carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that fight the signs of aging caused by free radicals. Seawater in seaweed is easily absorbed into the body as it is contains ingredients chemically similar to human plasma. Due to the softening and regenerative properties, seaweed serves as natural vitamin tonic for the skin. It is loaded with beneficial vitamins including A, C, B1, B12, D, E, K and folic acid. Seaweed extracts are easily found in yogurt, for example, which is an excellent ingredient for facials. Unseasoned Nori makes a perfect facial: soak it for a few minutes in warm water, then massage your skin with it and let the crumbled bits sit on your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Known for its anti-aging properties also among Asian cultures, you will feel the immediate softening and toning effects. Seaweed has also been effectively used by dermatologists and aestheticians to treat dermatitis, eczema and acne. Seaweed has been found to be extremely effective in shampoos, moisturizers, anti-cellulite preparations and health supplements. Whether you choose eat, drink, wear, soak in it, or massage into your skin for the best home facial, give seaweed a try for the healthiest skincare inside and out. Here's one many great seaweed recipes I found for home facials. Enjoy it as a weekly mask. European or otherwise, we can all reap the nourishing anti-aging benefits of seaweed skin care. Avocado and Seaweed Facial Mask 2tbs dried seaweed Rose water/ Water 1 ripe avocado-seaweed 1tb thick yogurt 1tb olive oil Cover seaweed in rose water and leave to swell for 5 minutes. Squeeze out extra water and save to use as toner. Blend the seaweed with the rest of the ingredients in a blender. Apply to face and leave on for at least 15 minutes or for the length of your seaweed soak. Rinse off and splash some of the cold seaweed toner on your face. Finally start reaping the benefits of superior skin care today and stop wondering if you can have beautiful skin. Call for your appointments NOW at 212.949.2350 and if you are a first time client GET $50 off your first treatment. P.S Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and if you want essential skin care tips and tricks sign up to our newsletter, bottom of the page under in the box “Sign Up For Updates”.]>>