the science of seaweed
Bringing together the remarkable health and beauty benefits of seaweed and the finest natural ingredients the earth has to offer.
Simply the world's most effective formulas for skin care, body treatments and cosmetics.
Simply the world's most effective formulas for skin care, body treatments and cosmetics.
the many skin benefits of seaweedForerunners in sea plant technologies and pioneers in seaweed treatments and cosmetics in the US, Repechage has created a full range of nutrient-rich seaweed-based skincare products featured at top spas globally. Repechage researchers seek out specific seaweeds beneficial for a range of skin conditions and therapeutic needs. The rich blend of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and anti-oxidants in seaweed makes it the ideal main ingredient for detoxifying, oxygenating, re-balancing, hydrating, anti-aging, and renewing benefits. Our seaweed is harvested from the pure seawaters off the Brittany Coast of France and processed in the USA by our proprietary method to deliver all the nutritive benefits from the sea to the skin.
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where science meets skin careAt Repêchage, we are always conducting ongoing research for new applications of our seaweed as well as investigating the newest ingredients to help address problems relating to the skin. It is for this reason that we have asked Professor Charles Yarish, Ph.D., professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut in Stanford, CT to join us as a member of the Repêchage Board of Directors.
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“The marine environment contains a source of functional materials, including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), polysaccharides, essential minerals and vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and bioactive peptides. Marine collagen exhibits antioxidant properties that have been used in skin care products to prevent and even repair the damage caused by environmental factors, such as UV rays and low humidity.”
— Se-Kwon Kim, Ph.D., Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
repêchage skin-saving seaweeds
laminaria digitataA brown seaweed found in the upper intertidal and shallow subtidal marine environments. This EcoCert seaweed provides hydrating, nourishing, and anti-oxidant properties. Natural sources of 12 vitamins including B12, C, E, K and Beta Carotene, 18 amino acids, and 42 trace elements. Essential fatty acids help maintain the skin barrier while Alginic Acid – a polysaccharide – helps to lock moisture into the skin. Known to help increase cell proliferation.
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codium fragile subsp. atlanticum
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ascophyllum nodosumA brown seaweed, which thrives in the upper intertidal and shallow subtidal marine environments in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acid, fucoidan and alginic acid. Helps lock in moisture and rich in anti-oxidants to prevent free-radical damage.
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ulva lactucaA green seaweed found in the intertidal and shallow subtidal marine environments all over the world. A source of marine elastin protein that helps prevents the breakdown of elastin in the skin. It contains an extract of Aosine, an enzyme that neutralizes elastase, which is responsible for the breakdown of elastin in the skin. Helps increase vitality and brightness of skin complexion.
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saccharina latissima
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spirulina ssp.A type of cyanobacteria (also know as blue-green algae), which is free floating and forms mats in aquatic environments. It contains very high levels of protein. It is also a leading source of natural carotene, Vitamin E, Zinc, phycobiliproteins and essential amino acids. Used as a natural detoxifier.
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