Benefits of Spirulina

While Spirulina might sound like a relative of the humble Spinach leaf, it's actually a type of algae which is incredibly rich in essential nutrients. This blue-green algae might sound weird but it can actually deliver so much goodness in even the smallest amount! Whether taken in a powder supplement or used as part of your daily skin care routine, Spirulina has a wealth of benefits for both your internal health and skin, helping to boost digestion, brighten skin tone and support your immune system.

What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is a blue-green algae, a plant-like organism found in both salt and fresh water.¹ Packed with Oxygen rich Chlorophyll, which gives it that bright colour, Spirulina has actually been consumed for centuries as a nourishing dietary health supplement. It's rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making it one of the most potent natural sources of essential nutrients.² You'll often see it listed as an ingredient in green juices, smoothies and other superfood blends as its powder form makes it super easy to consume and mix in with other liquids.

Spirulina health benefits

Why should you mix Spirulina in smoothies and juices? Thanks to its high concentration of nutrients, Spirulina can help boost your daily intake of protein, vitamins and minerals including Iron, Omega 3 and 6, Calcium, Magnesium, B Vitamins and Amino Acids. This antioxidant rich superfood is also known to help support the immune system, muscle strength, energy, metabolism and digestion, and can even help to reduce symptoms of fatigue.² Added to your daily smoothie, Spirulina makes a really beneficial dietary supplement to ensure you're getting all the nutrients your body needs to maintain healthy function.

Skin care benefits of Spirulina

With so many benefits for your internal health, it's no surprise that Spirulina has some amazing benefits for your skin too. Because it's so packed with vitamins and antioxidants, Spirulina does a great job at fighting those free radicals that can make our skin look tired, dull, and older than we really are. It has amazing detoxifying properties too, which makes it really great for brightening dark circles and other signs of ageing as well as soothing inflammation and skin irritations.

Natural Spirulina supplements

The Beauty Chef CLEANSE Powder
If you want to really embrace the health-boosting properties of Spirulina, why not work an inner beauty booster like The Beauty Chef CLEANSE Powder into your routine? Rich in body cleansing and purifying ingredients, this nutrient packed powder can be mixed into water, smoothies or juices to help flush out the digestive system and promote healthy, glowing skin. With 45 Certified Organic, Gluten Free ingredients, this gut-balancing beauty supplement contains a mix of fermented superfoods including Chlorella, Spirulina, Quinoa and Chia to support digestion and skin health.

Vital Greens Superfood Powder
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the Vital Greens Superfood Powder contains a blend of green superfoods, vegetables, fruits and herbs which work to support general health and body function. With Spirulina, Apple, Chlorella, Alfalfa, Spinach and Wheatgrass as well as Goji, Rosehip and Pineapple, this Vegan, nutrient rich mix also contains prebiotics and probiotics to help improve metabolism and support the immune system. Mix one to two teaspoons in water or milk once daily, ideally before breakfast.

Spirulina skin care

Dr Alkaitis Organic Universal Mask
I love the Dr Alkaitis Organic Universal Mask as it's one of those products that just does it all! This Vegan powder mask, which you can mix with water to make a paste, contains Spirulina along with Kale, Wheat Grass and Hemp to feed the skin with antioxidants and vitamins and soothe sensitive, irritated and inflamed skin. Gentle and plant-based, this raw mask is a great one to pop on after a facial treatment for therapeutic relief from sensitive skin.

Vanessa Megan Marine Collagen Anti-Ageing Night Cream
A rich and rejuvenating formula ideal for use overnight, the Vanessa Megan Marine Collagen Anti-Ageing Night Cream by Vanessa Megan works to correct signs of premature ageing by helping to reduce wrinkles, increase firmness and elasticity and lighten age spots. With a base of soothing Aloe Vera, Jojoba, Olive Squalane, Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter, this replenishing night cream also contains Spirulina and Kelp Extracts to deeply hydrate the skin and encourage Collagen production. Vegan and Australian made, apply over face, neck and décolletage before bed and let it work its magic overnight.

Lariese Ethereal Organic Nourishing Moisturiser
Another one of my favourite Spirulina packed beauty products is the Lariese Ethereal Organic Nourishing Moisturiser as it works to stimulate cell regeneration, halting and even reversing signs of ageing such as sun spots and damage. With smoothing Aloe Vera, Jojoba and Argan Oil, this deeply nourishing moisturiser also contains Hemp Seed, Camellia, Rosehip and Australian Native Lilly Pilly to really hydrate the skin while it works on that cell turnover. Light and creamy, this Certified Organic formula is hypoallergenic, Gluten Free and suitable for all skin types.

Skin Juice Multi Juice Micellar Cleansing Juice
The Skin Juice Multi Juice Micellar Cleansing Juice is a superb multipurpose product as it is a cleanser and toner in one; thoroughly cleansing away the day's grime whilst also refining and leaving the skin nourished and not stripped of moisture. Ideal for oily and combination skin types, it contains Spirulina and Kale which help to deeply purify and and nourish the skin. Other star ingredients include Hyaluronic Acid and organic Cucumber, Chamomile and Pomegranate extracts.

Source: ¹Body + Soul, ²Vogue.