I grew up by the ocean in B.C., so the smell of kelp reminds me of home. Many of Seaflora’s products are minimally scented, which I consider to be a major bonus, but as one Test Diva remarked, if you aren’t used to kelp, you might not like it.

I became addicted to the Sea Therapy Eye Contour Gel, which I would apply no matter what other moisturizers I was using because it has a unique, soothing quality that definitely improved my eye area. I can’t say it made my current wrinkles go away, but it did prevent the winter dryness I usually struggle with.

The Seabright Moisturizing Brightener was another excellent product, although I need more time with it to know if it can lighten my significant pigment issues. Overall, though, my sensitive skin soaked it up like a sponge, with no irritation or breakouts.

I also liked the Sea Therapy Facial Cleanser because its almost-slimy texture is so un-soaplike, I knew I wasn’t stripping my skin of its necessary oils. I did find one of the moisturizing products “excited” my skin too much (some tingling and pinkness), but that’s because of my skin type; overall, I couldn’t get enough of their products! Now Seaflora is on my permanent skincare wish list.

My two favourite products were the Wild Sun-Dried Eye Chamois and the Balancing Sea Kelp Concentrate.

The Wild Sun-Dried Eye Chamois was an all-around experience. From opening the package, watching them come to life in water, to the look of them on my face, it was more than just the typical application experience. What made the product even better was they actually helped the dark circles under my eyes and reduced puffiness.

My other favourite was the Balancing Sea Kelp Concentrate. This left my skin feeling hydrated and very soft. Often kelp products have a strong ocean scent, but this product is infused with lavender and chamomile essential oils. These oils not only smell great, but also make it the perfect product to use at night to help reduce stress. This product has made a big difference on my face and is truly soothing before bed.

I can now see why people change to a greener beauty routine; you can truly feel the difference these products make.

After four weeks of applying the Sea Therapy Eye Contour Gel and Sea Therapy Recovery Facial Gel both morning and night, my skin was revitalized – especially those delicate areas under and around the eyes.

The texture of the cream was light and my face felt as though it had been softly sprayed by mineral-rich ocean waters. Because skin around the eyes is thinner than elsewhere on the face, it’s important to avoid heavy oils in order to prevent clogged sebaceous glands on the eyelids that can lead to styes. Both products hydrate and work to diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

A natural scent, reminiscent of sea breezes, brought me back to a time when I roamed the beaches of British Columbia. It’s good to know these products are created with the planet’s health in mind.