We have a winner! Of the SpaBuzz Buzzworthy Brand Contest, that is. Throughout 2010 we collected contest submissions from spa brand lovers around the country. Entrants of the contest not only provided samples of their brand’s products, but answered a series of questions about the brand, how it came to be, how it is different from others, and why it is “buzzworthy.” Companies that entered were taking their chance at winning a $2,500 Spa Buzz sponsorship at a 2011 SpaBuzz event, which will garner buzzworthy brand exposure among the leading spa industry professionals. After careful deliberation by the SpaBuzz expert team, has been chosen a winner - OSEA Skincare, an innovative marine-based skincare line that brings together vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids derived from the earth and sea.

OSEA provides luxury skincare products to improve and maintain a person’s skin. Developed with the highest quality USDA organic certified seaweed, OSEA’s products offer the many natural benefits of the plant, including rich vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, high amounts of trace elements, enhanced blood and lymph circulation, skim firming and softening. OSEA’s line of cleansers, hydrators, moisturizers, masks, serums, eye and lip care and body care restore skin to its highest level of health.

While there were many wonderful brands that participate in the Buzzworthy Brand Competition, the OSEA products stood out from the rest in packaging, performance and sustainable business initiatives.  The SpaBuzz expert team had the opportunity to use OSEA’s Ocean Cleanser and Atmosphere Protection Cream, and within a couple of weeks of use, the team experienced a noticeable difference in skin firmness, appearance and moisture levels.  

The OSEA Ocean Cleanser is a gentle marine-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and impurities while hydrating and re-mineralizing the skin. What stood out about this cleanser is that it easily removed a day’s makeup, and did not leave the skin feeling tight or dry afterward. Made from 100% natural ingredients, including a mineral rich variety of marine algae which is extremely high in vitamins, mineral salts and amino acids, the cleanser is free of any artificial ingredients, and offers the utmost cleansing power compared to other natural cleansers we have tried.

Post cleansing, the team regularly applied OSEA’s Atmosphere Protection Cream, which is a wonderful lightweight moisturizer that leaves the skin feeling soft, without greasiness or a heavy feeling. What’s great about this moisturizer is that it both hydrates the skin and protects from environmental elements and pollution. In today’s world, we cannot always control the environments in which we are, however, this vitamin-rich cream heals skin exposed to the elements, including sun, wind and stress, offering a sense of assurance every time you step outside. The best part? This moisturizer absorbs quickly and easily, allowing for smooth make-up application.

In addition to the company’s diverse line of luxury skincare products, OSEA is dedicated to practicing conscious business aligned with nature, and participates in numerous environmental and sustainability initiatives. Not only does the company use recyclable glass bottles for all if its packaging, OSEA was the first company to sign The Compact for Global Production of Safe Health and Beauty Products in 2002, which is a pledge to phase out the use of toxic chemicals in all beauty products. In addition, OSEA products are 100% free of synthetic fragrances, genetically modified ingredients, petrochemicals, parabens, and sulfates. All products are certified vegan and biodegradable. The company’s founder, Jenefer Palmer, is a sought-after natural beauty expert and advocate for safe, healthy, environmentally friendly cosmetic ingredients. In her words,"Safe cosmetics are a consumer's right and our earth's rightful due."

At SpaBuzz, we are constantly searching for effective, natural skincare and spa brands that are not only effective, but incorporate a mission of environmental stewardship and respect for nature into their business practices. OSEA is an exemplary company that goes above and beyond performance and sustainability, and because of that, we are honored to feature OSEA as the 2011 SpaBuzz Buzzworthy Brand Contest winner!