Our Story
ANAM NA MARA, an innovative skincare and wellness brand, offers natural and effective products crafted from high-quality Irish seaweed. Designed for health-conscious consumers, our products blend ancient wisdom with modern science to harness the potent properties of seaweed.
ANAM NA MARA, translating to "Soul of the Sea" in Gaelic, embodies our brand's essence. Founded by seasoned retail director Ann Marie O’Shea and entrepreneur Lee Parker, we leverage seaweed's nutrient-rich properties. This powerful ingredient nourishes, refreshes, and revitalises the skin with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that combat ageing and promote health.
Inspired by traditional remedies passed down from her grandmother, Ann Marie's passion for natural health solutions and extensive global research culminated in the creation of ANAM NA MARA's exceptional product line.
"We have spent seven years perfecting our products to ensure they reflect the incredible natural resources found along Ireland's shores," says Ann Marie. "All our products are organic, vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without any chemicals. We source the highest quality seaweed from the pristine waters of the Irish Atlantic coastline, from West Cork and Clare to Donegal. Each product is infused with the skin-nourishing and health-promoting properties of Irish seaweed, deeply rooted in Irish tradition and folklore.”
Our Story
ANAM NA MARA, an innovative skincare and wellness brand, offers natural and effective products crafted from high-quality Irish seaweed. Designed for health-conscious consumers, our products blend ancient wisdom with modern science to harness the potent properties of seaweed.
ANAM NA MARA, translating to "Soul of the Sea" in Gaelic, embodies our brand's essence. Founded by seasoned retail director Ann Marie O’Shea and entrepreneur Lee Parker, we leverage seaweed's nutrient-rich properties. This powerful ingredient nourishes, refreshes, and revitalises the skin with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that combat ageing and promote health.
Inspired by traditional remedies passed down from her grandmother, Ann Marie's passion for natural health solutions and extensive global research culminated in the creation of ANAM NA MARA's exceptional product line.
"We have spent seven years perfecting our products to ensure they reflect the incredible natural resources found along Ireland's shores," says Ann Marie. "All our products are organic, vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without any chemicals. We source the highest quality seaweed from the pristine waters of the Irish Atlantic coastline, from West Cork and Clare to Donegal. Each product is infused with the skin-nourishing and health-promoting properties of Irish seaweed, deeply rooted in Irish tradition and folklore.”
Our values
Quality
We believe in providing only the best. Every product in our collection undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets our high standards for quality and performance.
Inclusivity
Beauty knows no boundaries. We celebrate diversity and are committed to offering a range of products suitable for every skin tone, type, and style.
Sustainability
We are mindful of our impact on the planet. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our choices, from eco-friendly packaging to responsible sourcing, ensuring all our products are organic, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Why seaweed
Here's why incorporating seaweed into beauty products can be transformative:
Skin Health and Hydration
Seaweed is nearly identical to human blood plasma, making it an excellent medium for the skin to absorb its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This marine plant offers superior hydration, restoring tone and elasticity to the skin, and combating signs of aging. Its powerful antioxidants help neutralise free radicals, preventing cell damage and promoting a youthful complexion.Anti-Inflammatory and Healing Properties
Bathing with seaweed can alleviate various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Its anti-inflammatory effects extend beyond the skin, helping reduce muscle aches, joint stiffness, and pain associated with arthritis. Seaweed's ability to stimulate circulation helps flush out toxins, reducing the appearance of cellulite and providing a slimming and toning effect.Detoxification and Nutrient Absorption
Certain types of dried seaweed, when added to hot baths with sea salt, facilitate reverse osmosis. This process draws out toxins and infuses the body with beneficial minerals, collagen, and vitamins. This not only detoxifies the skin but also enriches it with essential nutrients.Hormonal Balance and Thyroid Support
Seaweed is a natural source of iodine, crucial for thyroid health. It can assist with symptoms of an underactive thyroid, such as weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss. Additionally, seaweed supports hormonal balance, making it beneficial for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause by reducing tiredness, supporting bone and muscle health, and combating brain fog.Sustainable and Vegan-Friendly
Seaweed contains type 1 collagen, providing a sustainable, organic, and vegan alternative to animal-derived collagen. This makes it a desirable ingredient for eco-conscious consumers seeking effective and ethical beauty solutions.
Why seaweed
Here's why incorporating seaweed into beauty products can be transformative:
Skin Health and Hydration
Seaweed is nearly identical to human blood plasma, making it an excellent medium for the skin to absorb its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This marine plant offers superior hydration, restoring tone and elasticity to the skin, and combating signs of aging. Its powerful antioxidants help neutralise free radicals, preventing cell damage and promoting a youthful complexion.Anti-Inflammatory and Healing Properties
Bathing with seaweed can alleviate various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Its anti-inflammatory effects extend beyond the skin, helping reduce muscle aches, joint stiffness, and pain associated with arthritis. Seaweed's ability to stimulate circulation helps flush out toxins, reducing the appearance of cellulite and providing a slimming and toning effect.Detoxification and Nutrient Absorption
Certain types of dried seaweed, when added to hot baths with sea salt, facilitate reverse osmosis. This process draws out toxins and infuses the body with beneficial minerals, collagen, and vitamins. This not only detoxifies the skin but also enriches it with essential nutrients.Hormonal Balance and Thyroid Support
Seaweed is a natural source of iodine, crucial for thyroid health. It can assist with symptoms of an underactive thyroid, such as weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss. Additionally, seaweed supports hormonal balance, making it beneficial for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause by reducing tiredness, supporting bone and muscle health, and combating brain fog.Sustainable and Vegan-Friendly
Seaweed contains type 1 collagen, providing a sustainable, organic, and vegan alternative to animal-derived collagen. This makes it a desirable ingredient for eco-conscious consumers seeking effective and ethical beauty solutions.
Our Seaweed
All our seaweed is hand harvested from the Atlantic Ocean. Our supplier only harvests seaweed when it’s in season to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed is at its at its richest.
Our supplier has been harvesting wild organic seaweed from the west of Ireland for over 100 years. All our seaweed comes from the pristine nutrient rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of County Clare. They have kept the same hand harvesting techniques handed down over 4 generations and innovated to build our state of the art drying and processing facility in order to produce the highest quality seaweeds available on the world market today.
Our harvesters like their ancestors use sustainable harvesting methods to ensure our seaweed will regenerate for the generations to come so we can continue to supply our customers with the finest seaweed on the market today.
Our seaweed supplier are a global leader in the supply of natural, wild organic seaweed for the Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries. All our seaweeds are produced to the highest standards and our customers can be safe in the knowledge that their seaweed comes with Nutritional Analysis, Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Organic Certification and Product Specification Sheets. The harvest areas are continuously tested for water quality and our seaweed is dried using our state of the art drying systems to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed are intact during the drying process.
Our supplier has been harvesting wild organic seaweed from the west of Ireland for over 100 years. All our seaweed comes from the pristine nutrient rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of County Clare. They have kept the same hand harvesting techniques handed down over 4 generations and innovated to build our state of the art drying and processing facility in order to produce the highest quality seaweeds available on the world market today.
Our harvesters like their ancestors use sustainable harvesting methods to ensure our seaweed will regenerate for the generations to come so we can continue to supply our customers with the finest seaweed on the market today.
Our seaweed supplier are a global leader in the supply of natural, wild organic seaweed for the Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries. All our seaweeds are produced to the highest standards and our customers can be safe in the knowledge that their seaweed comes with Nutritional Analysis, Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Organic Certification and Product Specification Sheets. The harvest areas are continuously tested for water quality and our seaweed is dried using our state of the art drying systems to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed are intact during the drying process.
Our Seaweed
All our seaweed is hand harvested from the Atlantic Ocean. Our supplier only harvests seaweed when it’s in season to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed is at its at its richest.
Our supplier has been harvesting wild organic seaweed from the west of Ireland for over 100 years. All our seaweed comes from the pristine nutrient rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of County Clare. They have kept the same hand harvesting techniques handed down over 4 generations and innovated to build our state of the art drying and processing facility in order to produce the highest quality seaweeds available on the world market today.
Our harvesters like their ancestors use sustainable harvesting methods to ensure our seaweed will regenerate for the generations to come so we can continue to supply our customers with the finest seaweed on the market today.
Our seaweed supplier are a global leader in the supply of natural, wild organic seaweed for the Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries. All our seaweeds are produced to the highest standards and our customers can be safe in the knowledge that their seaweed comes with Nutritional Analysis, Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Organic Certification and Product Specification Sheets. The harvest areas are continuously tested for water quality and our seaweed is dried using our state of the art drying systems to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed are intact during the drying process.
Our supplier has been harvesting wild organic seaweed from the west of Ireland for over 100 years. All our seaweed comes from the pristine nutrient rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of County Clare. They have kept the same hand harvesting techniques handed down over 4 generations and innovated to build our state of the art drying and processing facility in order to produce the highest quality seaweeds available on the world market today.
Our harvesters like their ancestors use sustainable harvesting methods to ensure our seaweed will regenerate for the generations to come so we can continue to supply our customers with the finest seaweed on the market today.
Our seaweed supplier are a global leader in the supply of natural, wild organic seaweed for the Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries. All our seaweeds are produced to the highest standards and our customers can be safe in the knowledge that their seaweed comes with Nutritional Analysis, Chemical and Microbiological Analysis, Organic Certification and Product Specification Sheets. The harvest areas are continuously tested for water quality and our seaweed is dried using our state of the art drying systems to ensure the nutrient profile of our seaweed are intact during the drying process.
