Curious about information released most recently about seaweed and algae derivatives, I requested the Sea Glow kit from Pregnancy Cosmetics, a product of Algae Laboratories in Israel. Now, don't stop here just because of their location, please. These products are gentle, well-scented and luxurious. Pregnant women and women at all stages of life will enjoy these products for a variety of reasons. Inside the beautiful box of green and gold come individually wrapped bars of Algae (slimming) soap (3); a dispenser bottle of Algae Serum (skin lightening agent) and a small container of Algae Gel (to relieve skin striations and stretch marks).

Materials sent me by Pregnancy Cosmetics state, "Adipose tissue retains water due to the binding of water molecules to large fatty cells embedded in the connective tissue, that contain fat droplets surrounded by a thin film of cytoplasm (Thain & Hickman, 1994). Once this water is removed, the skin is left feeling softer and firmer reducing the "orange peel" aspect of subepidermal adipose tissue (also called cellulite). Adipose tissue is normally water retentive and the effect of the soap is only short term until water binds once again to the large fatty cells." Vigorous application of the soap and gentle massaging in of the gel is purported to increase metabolism, burn up fat, stimulate oxygen consumption and increase heat production, resulting in water loss; weight reduction and some reduction in excess adipose tissue.

Here's just a bit more about the items inside this luscious Sea Glow kit:

Algae Soap
The soap's scent is reminiscent of melaleuca (tea tree) with organic particles acting as scrubbers and exfoliants without excessively drying the skin. It makes a medium lather. The slimming effect comes from repeated and continuous usage of the soap. The soap works with the gel to release the excess water and leave a soft, smooth, silky texture to the skin.

Algae Gel
Very pleasant, upscale Lavender-base, perfumed scent that is neither effusive or offending. Easy to apply, cool and smooth! Leaves no sticky or oily residue on hands or garments. Perfume proved to reduce stretch marks significantly over time with continuous, daily application for this writer.

Algae Serum
Lighter, floral scent from the gel - also very pleasant. Smoothes the skin, scent lasts gently for several hours. Serum keeps skin supple - lightens freckles and other discolored skin patches sometimes known as melasma (common in pregnancy, for those taking birth control or women in menopause).



Packaging:
Beautiful, sedate, secure, compartmentalized, elegant yet easy to open! Brava!! Customers can order easily online, pay in U.S. currency and my order was received from Israel to Tennessee (USA) in only three days! The package arrived safely and completely intact.

I recommend these products wholeheartedly. Their quality is exquisite and, from my usage and personal testing in my home, they meet their advertising. Each of these items is economical yet very luxurious and pampering - something every pregnant woman will appreciate. Visit Pregnancy Cosmetic's website today and select one of these products for you or the beloved expecting Mom in your life!!