Dermikelp
Body and hair care made with nutrient-rich sea kelp – sustainably harvested by hand from the cool, fertile waters off the coast of South Africa. 3
Not all Kelp was created equal 8
Different types of kelp grow naturally in the sea. But we’ve focused our attention on one species of brown kelp with a blend of nutrients that can soothe, sensitive skin. 9
Ecklonia maxima grows in lush underwater forests off the west coast of South Africa 10, away from major shipping lanes. We sustainably harvest the kelp by hand to conserve this precious resource, and process it carefully to preserve its natural goodness. 11 So every time you use Dermikelp® body and hair care, you can be sure it’s as sensitive to the environment as it is to your skin. 12
WHAT MAKES ECKLONIA MAXIMA SPECIAL
The power of Ecklonia Maxima kelp
While there are almost 400 different types of kelp 16, nature has cleverly packaged a rich blend of nutrients into the brown sea kelp, Ecklonia maxima. We’ve known about the health benefits of this kelp for decades 17. But having researched the properties of Ecklonia maxima further 18, we’ve used it as an active ingredient in our Dermikelp® products in the form of CEM-K – its concentrated liquid form 19. And for the first time in the UK, you can discover the benefits of this sea plant in Dermikelp® for yourself.
Where it grows
South Africa’s rugged and unspoiled west coast provides a fertile underwater haven for Sea Kelp forests to thrive. Bathed in sunlight and far from major shipping lanes, the constant surge of cool mineral-rich waters between Cape Agulhas and northern Namibia provides the Kelp with all it needs to flourish. The giant fronds, reaching up to 17m high, are home to a menagerie of marine life such as abalone, sea urchins, rock-lobsters and hundreds of species of fish – all part of a delicately balanced ecosystem that we respect and handle with care.
Sustainably harvested
We take our role in protecting this natural resource seriously. That’s why we harvest Ecklonia kelp according to industry regulations . Our certified divers only harvest mature stems, and cut them by hand to ensure younger plants aren’t damaged in the process . From our own observations, we also know that clearing away the largest fronds thins the forest canopy, allowing sunlight to reach the seabed so smaller plants have the chance to grow and flourish. What’s more, we only harvest every two years to allow the forest to fully regenerate and support a rich array of marine life.
Specialist divers
It takes a raw but fragile ecosystem to cultivate these majestic kelp forests. So when it comes to harvesting, our divers take the utmost care to preserve them. They’re not only certified to harvest the kelp by hand, but work in compliance with regulatory standards set by Marine and Coastal Management (MCM) 26, part of South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Extracted carefully
From seabed to skin, we go out of our way to preserve the blend of nutrients in Ecklonia maxima. As soon as it’s harvested, the fresh kelp is moved to our nearby production plant for sorting and washing. It undergoes a natural cellular burst process where the stem and its natural compounds are reduced down into a concentrated liquid, we call CEM-K 27. Without heating, dehydrating or freezing involved in the process, the natural qualities of the kelp remain pure 28.
WHAT MAKES ECKLONIA MAXIMA SPECIAL
The power of Ecklonia Maxima kelp
While there are almost 400 different types of kelp 16, nature has cleverly packaged a rich blend of nutrients into the brown sea kelp, Ecklonia maxima. We’ve known about the health benefits of this kelp for decades 17. But having researched the properties of Ecklonia maxima further 18, we’ve used it as an active ingredient in our Dermikelp® products in the form of CEM-K – its concentrated liquid form 19. And for the first time in the UK, you can discover the benefits of this sea plant in Dermikelp® for yourself.
Where it grows
South Africa’s rugged and unspoiled west coast provides a fertile underwater haven for Sea Kelp forests to thrive. Bathed in sunlight and far from major shipping lanes, the constant surge of cool mineral-rich waters between Cape Agulhas and northern Namibia provides the Kelp with all it needs to flourish. The giant fronds, reaching up to 17m high, are home to a menagerie of marine life such as abalone, sea urchins, rock-lobsters and hundreds of species of fish – all part of a delicately balanced ecosystem that we respect and handle with care.
Sustainably harvested
We take our role in protecting this natural resource seriously. That’s why we harvest Ecklonia kelp according to industry regulations . Our certified divers only harvest mature stems, and cut them by hand to ensure younger plants aren’t damaged in the process . From our own observations, we also know that clearing away the largest fronds thins the forest canopy, allowing sunlight to reach the seabed so smaller plants have the chance to grow and flourish. What’s more, we only harvest every two years to allow the forest to fully regenerate and support a rich array of marine life.
Specialist divers
It takes a raw but fragile ecosystem to cultivate these majestic kelp forests. So when it comes to harvesting, our divers take the utmost care to preserve them. They’re not only certified to harvest the kelp by hand, but work in compliance with regulatory standards set by Marine and Coastal Management (MCM) 26, part of South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Extracted carefully
From seabed to skin, we go out of our way to preserve the blend of nutrients in Ecklonia maxima. As soon as it’s harvested, the fresh kelp is moved to our nearby production plant for sorting and washing. It undergoes a natural cellular burst process where the stem and its natural compounds are reduced down into a concentrated liquid, we call CEM-K 27. Without heating, dehydrating or freezing involved in the process, the natural qualities of the kelp remain pure 28.
“Nature has gifted us with this phenomenal sea plant and in return, we must take care to preserve it.”
Dr Nigel Christie – Creator of Dermikelp
As one of the world’s best kept beauty secrets 30, CEM-K comes from a species of brown sea kelp growing in the cool, clean waters off the coast of South Africa. 31
Still harvesting
the way we have
always done
the way we have
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“We take pride in the careful handling and extraction process, ensuring only the highest quality active ingredient goes into our products”
Dr Nigel Christie – Creator of Dermikelp
Beautifully delicate from top to toe
Treat your body and hair to the soothing 4 qualities of sea kelp, dermatologically tested 5 and scientifically proven to protect and hydrate sensitive skin. 6