Dr. Helena McMahon, a cellular biochemist from Ireland’s Atlantic coast, shares her expert recommendations for keeping skin healthy during the winter months. As the driving force behind SEABODY’s science-led, sustainable skincare, Dr. McMahon understands the challenges winter can pose to the skin.
Winter skin challenges:
Cold air, harsh winds, and indoor heating can strip the skin of moisture, causing dryness, flakiness, sensitivity, and irritation. These conditions make it harder for the skin to stay hydrated and balanced, leading to dullness and inflammation.
Skincare for radiant winter skin:
SEABODY’s marine-based formulations, powered by ingredients like MaradermÔ (a bio-retinol), focus on deep hydration and cellular health, promoting long-term skin resilience.
Dr. Helena McMahon’s 3-step winter routine:
Gentle Cleansing: Use a non-foaming cleanser like SEABODY’s Hydrogel Mask Cleanser to hydrate and calm winter-stressed skin. In addition to daily cleansing, apply the Hydrogel Mask Cleanser as a nourishing mask once a week to replenish moisture lost to the cold and wind!
Hydrating Serum: Apply SEABODY’s Aquasurge Day Serum, rich in Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid, to lock in moisture and enhance your skin’s glow. Winter skin is more prone to dryness and dead cells can accumulate at the surface, which impacts upon the absorption of hydrating serums. SEABODY’s Aquasurge Day Serum contains polyhydroxy acid (PHA) to gently support the removal of dead skin cells while hydrating and protecting the skin barrier to give that winter dewy glow.
Moisturize: Cold air weakens your skin’s natural barrier, leading to moisture loss. SEABODY’s Glycan Enrich Moisturiser is enriched in MaradermÔ complemented with Ceramides, Squalane, Vegan Omegas and Vitamins C & E, which work together to fortify your skin’s barrier and lock in moisture. This rich moisturiser is perfect for winter, creating a protective shield against cold winds and indoor dryness.
Extra Tips:
- Don’t skip SPF: Even in winter, UV rays can damage the skin.
- Overnight Care: SEABODY’s Overnight Elixir Serum helps restore skin as you sleep.
- Humidify: Adding a humidifier indoors can counteract the drying effects of winter heating.
- Support from Within: SEABODY’s Beauty supplements provide marine nutrients and antioxidants for skin health.
By following these expert tips, your skin can stay healthy, hydrated, and radiant throughout winter.
Ingredient Spotlight: MaradermÔ
One of SEABODY’s key ingredients, MaradermÔ, plays a pivotal role in winter skincare. MaradermÔ is a bio-retinol that promotes cell turnover, which is essential in the colder months when dead skin buildup can lead to dullness and flakiness. Additionally, MaradermÔ supports the production of collagen and elastin – key proteins that help maintain skin’s firmness and elasticity – while acting as an antioxidant to protect against environmental stressors.
SEABODY SKINCARE RANGE:
- Glycan Enrich Moisturiser €72.00/50ml or €42.00/25ml – The hero product! A supercharged moisturiser packed with multi-functional marine ingredients, including microencapsulated Maraderm™ and Vegan Algal Oil, as well as Ceramides, Squalane, Vitamins C & E and Niacinamide. These ingredients work with your skin to hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In clinical trials, women saw a 93% increase in skin firmness and 57% increase in skin elasticity in just 4 weeks.
- Hydrogel Mask Cleanser €44.00/100ml – A luxurious ultra-nourishing cleansing gel that is multi-purpose, both a cleanser & a mask combined in one beautiful and highly effective product, enriched with multifunctional marine glycan complexes – PhytoMara™, Maraderm™ and μ Algae™, Phytosqualane, Niacinamide, Vitamin E and Botanical Lipids, Sea Buckthorn, Blackcurrant, Avocado, Chamomile and Blue Tansy.
- Overnight Elixir Serum €77.00/30ml – This lightweight hybrid serum is enriched with SEABODY’s bespoke microencapsulated seaweed bioactive Maraderm™ combined with Retinyl Palmitate, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane and an array of vegan lipids including Jojoba, Rosehip, Grapeseed, Blackcurrant and Sea Buckthorn fruit oils, delivering a targeted bounty of skin active ingredients overnight resulting a bright, glossy, hydrated looking complexion.
- Aquasurge Day Serum €55.00/30ml or €38.00/15ml – A super-hydrating daily serum that helps your skin look plumper, thanks to Maraderm™ and PhytoMara™ microencapsulated seaweed extracts, which contain key marine hydration factors. These extracts are combined with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Sea Buckthorn fruit oil to quench, brighten and give the skin a dewy appearance. This silky-smooth, fragrance-free formulation is a pleasure to use any time of the day.
- Luminous Prime SPF €59.00/50ml – This lightweight, illuminating mineral SPF is enriched with anti-tyrosinase Fucoidan and marine antioxidants. It provides highly effective daily protection against UVA & UVB rays whilst soothing and smoothing your skin. Leaving you with an illuminating glow whilst Maraderm™ neutralises free radicals from environmental stressors and pollution.
- Pentabrite Eye Serum €86.00/15ml – This powerhouse serum is enriched with a cocktail of carefully chosen active ingredients, tailored for the delicate eye area. The unique formula contains SEABODY’s Microencapsulated Marine Bioactive; along with Hyaluronic Acid, Kojic Acid, Vitamins C & E and Niacinamide, Caffeine and Upcycled Blueberry Seed Oil. Together these ingredients support the appearance of a firmer, smoother, brighter looking eye area. In clinical trials, women saw a 26% reduction in fine lines and medium wrinkles after 12 weeks.
SEABODY SUPPLEMENTS RANGE:
- Movement €49 – Biodesigned with Maraderm™ in combination with Copper which contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues; Vitamin C which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage; and Vitamin D which contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. Contains 30 capsules – 1 months supply
- Beauty €85 – Biodesigned with 235mg of Maraderm™ extract from Fucus vesiculosus, in combination with Biotin & Zinc which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair and nails as well as Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Copper and Manganese which contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Contains 60 capsules – 2 months supply
- Energy €40 – Biodesigned with 235mg of Maraderm™ extract from Fucus vesiculosus, in combination with Biotin for energy-yielding metabolism, and contribution to normal function of the nervous system and psychological function. Vitamin B6 which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, Folate which contributes to blood formation & cell division as well as Vitamin B5 which contributes to normal mental performance. Contains 30 capsules – 1 months supply
- Digestion €49 – Biodesigned with 235mg of Maraderm™ extract from Fucus vesiculosus, in combination with Calcium which contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes and Vitamin B12 which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue as well as Vitamin C & D3 which contribute to the normal function of the immune system. Contains 30 capsules – 1 months supply