Seaweed and Skin Barrier Blog

Where Story and Sustainability meet
Where Story and Sustainability meet
Born on the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, 7 Fathoms is built on sustainable seaweed harvesting, green extraction, and deep respect for the environment. What began with the discovery of... Read more...
Relief & Gratitude
Relief & Gratitude
Real stories of relief — from post-op tenderness to long-standing dry scalp — show us what skin barrier support looks like in real life. We’re grateful for every experience you... Read more...
View of cold rugged coastline of Newfoundland
This Isn’t Just Dry Skin. It’s Eczema.
Cold wind outside. Dry heat inside. For eczema-prone skin, winter can take a toll on your barrier. Read more...
Skin Stability: Seaweed Bioactives Bring Calm and Peace of Mind
Skin Stability: Seaweed Bioactives Bring Calm and Peace of Mind
Reactive skin disrupts more than comfort; it upends daily life. This blog shares how seaweed bioactives helped restore calm, consistency, and peace of mind for our family and how it... Read more...
Pure Seaweed Care: Centuries in the Making, Bottled for Your Skin Today
Pure Seaweed Care: Centuries in the Making, Bottled for Your Skin Today
From ancient healing to daily care, seaweed has always delivered. This post explores the roots — and real-world results — of our purest product yet. Read more...
Image of sunrise and ocean. Title: Seaweed and the Sun. How skin-soothing elements in seaweed can support sunscreen use.
Sun, Seaweed and Skin-Soothing
Discover how wild Newfoundland seaweed helps soothe sunburn – with bioactives that restore and hydrate sensitive skin. Read more...
Made in Canada. Powered by the Ocean.
Made in Canada. Powered by the Ocean.
Formulated for skin that’s been through something — surgery, stress, weather, or hormone shifts — 7 Fathoms is functional skincare made in Canada from wild North Atlantic seaweed. Therapeutic, tested,... Read more...
Discover Fucoidan: The Skin Barrier Hero
Discover Fucoidan: The Skin Barrier Hero
Unveiling the secrets of fucoidan, a powerhouse compound found in Laminaria digitata and other brown seaweeds. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and moisture-retention properties, this marine bioactive is revolutionizing skin... Read more...
The Acne Results We Didn’t See Coming
The Acne Results We Didn’t See Coming
What if your barrier cream could do more? See how Sophie calmed cystic acne, supported healing, and saw real results with Thalasso Restore. Read more...
Real Exposure. Real Damage. Real Skin Barrier Care.
Real Exposure. Real Damage. Real Skin Barrier Care.
From the edge of the Atlantic to your skin—discover how seaweed’s bioactive compounds help repair and protect the skin barrier under real-world stress. Read more...
Letting Go of Holding It All Together
Letting Go of Holding It All Together
From Courtney Howell, Co-Founder and CEO, 7 Fathoms A Midlife Reflection on Skin, Shifts, and Seaweed. We didn’t start working with seaweed because we thought it might become a business.... Read more...
What Moms Ask Most — Dr. Kenny's Top 3 Questions
What Moms Ask Most — Dr. Kenny's Top 3 Questions
A Skin Health Perspective from Dr. Eddi Kenny, ND, Wellness Advisor to 7 Fathoms As a naturopathic doctor, I’m often asked how skin changes during different stages of motherhood —... Read more...