Marine Magic - How seaweed transforms your hair

We love to talk about benefits of seaweed and how great it is for your skin, but what about using it in haircare? Whether you're looking to strengthen, hydrate, or add shine, seaweed-infused hair products could be the haircare ingredient you have been looking for. Let's look at the four main benefits of using this wonder ingredient in haircare.

1.Hydrates

Seaweed is a natural moisture magnet, it is full humectants (ingredients that pull moisture from the air) fatty acids and polysaccharides, which help to lock in the moisture. The seaweed in your hair products helps to draw in moisture, locks it in to the hair leaving it with a soft, smooth finish.

2.Nutrient rich

Seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids that deeply nourish your hair. The combination if iodine, iron and vitamins A,B,C,D and E all contribute to healthier, stronger hair and improved scalp health. 

3.Strengthens 

Amino acids found in seaweed help with the synthesis of keratin, which is the protein that forms the structure of the hair. Seaweed is rich in proteins and antioxidants and these combine to strengthen the hair, leading to less breakages and split ends.

4.Promotes scalp health

Seaweed contains high levels of the mineral zinc. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can also help to keep sebum (oil) levels balanced. Vitamin C helps to keep the scalp healthy by reducing dryness, fighting bacteria and encouraging growth.

Which type of seaweed makes ishga Shampoo & Conditioner so effective?

At ishga we use four types of seaweed extract across our organic skincare range, but only one is used in our Shampoo and Conditioner. Pelvetia canaliculata (channelled wrack) is an ideal seaweed to use in hair products. Pelvetia contains higrow, fucous, mnannatol and volemitol which maintain hydration during periods of dryness when out of the water, these components protect the hair against dehydration by locking in moisture. Compounds in the seaweed also bind to metal residues left by chemical treatments and hard water, reducing damage to the hair structure and promoting stronger, healthier hair.

Switching to seaweed Shampoo and Conditioner can bring you one step closer stronger, healthier hair. If you are looking for a natural way to treat your scalp and hair then it might be time to harness the power of the sea and Hebridean seaweed!