Most seaweed used in beauty products is harvested in the north of France where the most effective pieces are abundant. Others factors which influence the quality of seaweed that can be used include strong currents and high tides which help main a high water purity as well as a variety of seaweed. Harvesting in s controlled by the French government and the region is highly protected from pollution making it the best area to source seaweed for products. The closer the procession plant it to the harvesting site the quicker it can turn fresh seaweed into product meaning more of the active ingredients are maintained. The manufacture from harvesting to processing it in a low heat dryer and transforming it into different forms sold worldwide include ingredients for fertilisers, food additives and pharmaceutical components.
