For centuries women have known that the natural rhythms of the moon affect their beauty.

As the moon affects the ocean tides, so it affects all plant life and human physiology. Every 28 days it causes fluctuations in the ocean tides, which cover 70% of the Earth's surface. Seventy percent of the human body is also comprised of water and the skin cells regenerate every 28 days, following the lunar pattern.

It is the lunar healing power that is recorded in ancient Chinese medical writings from 2000 years ago. Their observations that the circulation and the skin improve at Full Moon, inspired marine biologists at Ingrid Millet to explore the synergy between the moon and ocean plant life in the quest for more beautiful skin.

Their exclusive discoveries of resilient, super-hydrated algae and plankton extracts, resulted in MARINEA-a unique line of skincare and thalassotherapy treatments.

They made these discoveries in the beautiful unpolluted Archipelago of Brehat, in France.

Among the rock pools of the Brehat seashore they found extraordinarily resilient forms of marine life, such as a species of seaweed that survives dehydration and fierce sunshine when the tide recedes. Codiavelane, an extract of this seaweed, has extraordinary water and nutrient retentive powers. Another 14 active ingredients include: Aosaine, which protects collagen and elastic fibres; Monostroma, a powerful collagen booster and anti-oxidant; and Omegaplancton, a nourishing ceramide synthesiser that firms and protects skin cells.

For over 40 years, INGRID MILLET has pioneered the field of marine cosmetology to create the ultimate skincare. MARINEA is no exception. Created with the latest Bio-marine technology, the magnetic effects of the Moon and the rich secrets of the Ocean are harnessed for luxuriously beautiful skin.