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Te seaweed used in Voya’s products is harvested sustainably by hand from Irish Coastal wildernesses
We take a look at some of the suppliers whose products harness the power of natural ingredients
Voya {seaweed}
A family-owned, Irish business, Voya has created the world’s first certified organic seaweed-based spa product line. The range includes skin, hair and body products and a complete range of spa- therapies. All contain organic-certified, wild, hand-harvested seaweed. Seaweed absorbs its nourishment from the sea, so contains high concentrations of minerals, and vitamins with anti-ageing and anti-cellulite properties. Voya says it
can improve the suppleness and elastic- ity of the skin, stimulate cell renewal, detoxify, cleanse, tone and moisturise. Seaweed has been also been used as an effective treatment for conditions like psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and acne. Voya’s products are organic-certified by The Soil Association, USDA, OCIA, ECO- CERT and ECOPACT. The seaweed used in Voya products is harvested under a special licence from conservation areas of coastal wilderness recognised for their natural beauty.
The Walton family, owners of Voya, hand-harvest the seaweed, so only a proportion is removed to ensure there’s no impact on the environment. The nutritional content of seaweed varies, so in addi- tion to being sustainable, hand-selection means the best is harvested. The seaweed grows back again within eight months. Voya’s client list includes Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, Virgin and the Assawan spa at the Burj al Arab in Dubai.
www.voya.ie
ÓGRA {PEAT}
In 2003, a 3,000-year-old body was recovered from a peat bog in Ireland near the home of Bill Kenny, founder of Ógra. The body had been preserved by the peat. Kenny discovered a book Peat in Balneology and Therapy and began to explore how he could use it for healing. His investigations led to the creation of Ógra, which launched in November 2009. The peat from Irish bogs has preserving properties that contribute to its ability to combat ageing and enhance health. Ógra’s Peat Face and Body Mask is made from organic Irish peat which is
approved by the Irish Medicine Board. In addition to the Peat Face and Body Mask, the company offers a full skincare range with moisturisers, toners, cleansers, and scrubs. High concentrations of minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium and molybdenum mean peat has moisture- retaining qualities which improve skin elasticity and re- establish the skin’s natural Ph. It’s also detoxifying, purifying
and astringent, with anti-inflammatory and 76 Read Spa Business online
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bactericidal properties. Ógra peat can assist poor circulation and relieve muscle tension. They’ve also been shown to improve all skin conditions – notably acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and acne rosacea. Ógra Peat is hypoallergenic and bactericidal, making it suitable for for treating burns, scars, stretch marks and cellulite.
www.ogireland.com Ógra’s product range contains
organic Irish peat to combat ageing SPA BUSINESS 2 2011 ©Cybertrek 2011
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