Ocean-friendly beauty
Introducing the marine-based skincare range creating waves in clean and sustainable beauty
Very occasionally, a beauty brand comes along that rewrites all the rules. This is exactly what One Ocean Beauty has done – and more – as natural, vegan skincare (laden with marine actives and peptides that really work) and an impeccable sustainability record are at the heart of this brand.
Not only has One Ocean partnered with a blue-biotechnology lab to reproduce actives (derived from algae, kelp, seaweed and microorganisms), rather than extracting from the ocean, it is also committed to eliminating ‘dirty’ ingredients from its formulas, such as parabens, sulfates, nanoparticles, mineral oil and synthetic fragrance. Its blue biotechnology has been heralded as a breakthrough, as it produces legitimately clean, clinically proven and sustainably produced beauty and wellness products.
And One Ocean has even gone above and beyond its environmental responsibilities with an ongoing partnership with Oceana, a global organization that works with governments to affect policy and safeguard the oceans. Plus, the packaging is entirely recyclable and the products sustainably produced.
Each product in this tightly edited collection goes big on hydration and calms overwrought skin. And good skincare starts from within, so taking a daily dose of One Ocean’s Marine Collagen Supplement, which harnesses an intelligent cocktail of deep-water fish collagen with potent antioxidants including pomegranate, evening primrose oil, vitamins and lycopene, helps to improve moisture levels and soothe inflammation and irritation.
Next, invest in the right cleanser. For skin that succumbs to stress easily, the gentle, non-greasy Purifying Ocean Mist Cleanser makes for the perfect antidote. Gentle enough to remove makeup and effective in minimising pores, stress and inflammation, this is when you give skin a chance to recover from the oxidative stress of the day.
Skin prepped, now’s the time to follow with a potent active to hydrate, protect and rejuvenate skin. Packed full of moisturising algae extracts and powerful peptides, the Revitalizing Sea Serum is skin’s under-armour, stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production and protecting against dryness. Apply nightly to the face and neck before your moisturiser.
Another favorite is the Replenishing Deep Sea Moisturiser, with active marine ingredients from the Sea of Japan and Antarctica. As lacklustre skin’s triple threat, this naturally cryoprotective moisturiser works to lock in hydration, shield against extreme cold and dryness, soften fine lines and improve the skin’s overall health.
“Each product in this tightly edited collection goes big on hydration and calms overwrought skin
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Follow closely with Eye Revival Marine Cream. The eyes naturally show the first signs of tiredness – think dark circles and unsightly puffiness – but this eye cream is the antidote to signs of aging, repairing and nourishing the delicate under-eye area with hyaluronic acid synthesis, marine kelp and a cocktail of peptides.
While reluctant to recommend another product to a beauty regime, the Blue Light Protection + Hydration Mist makes for a new non-negotiable to your skincare wardrobe. The blue light from your cell, tablet or computer has now been found to age the skin, and this hydrating mist strengthens skin’s natural barrier against artificial blue light and pollution – genius.
With skin in check, now the focus should turn to the body. With over 85 percent of women having some degree of cellulite, few of us are immune. But whatever the causes (genetics, diet, hormones, body structure to name a few), what we want to know is how to minimize it. The Ultra Marine Cellulite Night Cream intelligently follows your circadian rhythm, firming and toning the skin overnight. And, come morning, the Bioactive Body Sculpting Marine Cream carries on the good work using active marine ingredients to tone and shape.