Seaweed Skincare & Haircare: Natural Beauty Solutions

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Power Wash

Marine nutrients in Bath & Body Works Deep Aqua Skin Smoothing Shower Gelee ($12, bathandbodyworks.com) hydrate skin.

Tester says: "The suds leave me feeling clean and fresh."
—Anna Applegate, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Clear Favorite

The sea kelp in Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner ($18.50, origins.com) reduces oil, and salicylic acid battles breakouts.

Tester says: "It cleans my face without irritating my sensitive skin."
—Daphne LaSalle, Altus, Oklahoma

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Skin Saver

Mark Calm & Composed Super-Soothing Moisturizer ($15, meetmark.com) combines avocado and red algae to build up your skin's outer barrier.

Tester says: "It eases the rosy areas on my cheeks."
—Kerbie Neal, New York City

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Mani Must

Two swipes of Sally Hansen Continuous Treatment Time-Released Growth Formula ($8.99, drugstores) hardens weak nails thanks to fortifying blue algae.

Tester says: "It keeps my thin nails strong."
—Aimee Pringle, Washington, D.C.

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Sea Foam

Whisk away flaky skin with H2O+ Natural Sea Sponge ($14, h2oplus.com), which lasts about a month longer than synthetic scrubbers.

Tester says: "It's so much softer and more absorbent than my usual washcloths."
—Jamie Laguarta, Houston

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Strand Strengthener

Aussie Moist Deeeeep 3 Minute Miracle ($3.25, drugstores) is packed with kelp to repair chlorine-damaged and sun-scorched hair.

Tester says: "This mask makes my style look glossy and sleek."
—Sarah Green, Manhattan, Kansas

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Smooth Operator

Seaweed extracts in St. Ives Skin Firming Advanced Body Moisturizer ($4.99, drugstores) help boost your skin's elasticity.

Tester says: "The light formula sinks in fast, making it ideal after the gym."
—Eleanor Langston, beauty director

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, July/August 2010.