A few weeks back, SeaSoaked Skin had the opportunity to be interviewed by James Edward Dillard of Macro-Oceans of out West Sacramento, California. We chatted about our start of a clean beauty skincare line, the endless benefits of kelp, how SeaSoaked Skin uses Macro-Oceans hydrating marine polysaccharide’s as its main ingredient in the very popular Restorative Marine Facial Mist, and the future of ocean-based clean skincare.

It all begins on an open ocean farm (Seagrove Kelp) in Alaska

In the fall, farmers out-plant millions of tiny sporophytes. As the spring arrives, the small kelp plants rapidly grow into beautiful long blades. When the crop reaches maturity, the farmers quickly harvest it in a short 6-8 week window.  

After harvest, the farmer delivers the crop to the dock where Macro Oceans immediately begins the processing phase to stabilize it. In order to avoid energy intensive freezing or drying, we have developed a technique to store the crop for up to 12 months at room temperature, creating a year-round feedstock for our biorefinery. With the kelp successfully stabilized, it now undergoes further processing. We have pioneered a new approach to gently extract the target carbohydrates and other valuable compounds. Once the extraction is complete, we have rich complex of seaweed carbohydrates which we formulate into a variety of low-carbon chemicals for our customers in the materials, food and cosmetics industries. (And did we mention our process is also zero-waste? Well, it is!)  Any leftover pulp is transformed into raw materials for the packaging industry. 

How exciting, right?! Now you have learned a bit more of why we love what we do and the companies we’ve partnered with to create sustainable, proven clean beauty skincare products. Now through Sunday, February 25th 2024, you can take advantage of the Marine Facial Mist on sale!

Thank you for being a part of the process both for present and future.

Happy soaking!