A fresh wave of Nordic skincare innovation is emerging from the Baltic Sea. Finnish skincare house Saaren Taika has released new scientific findings revealing that Baltic bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) holds roughly two to three times more fucoidans and antioxidants than its Atlantic counterparts — redefining the potential of “marine actives” in skincare science.
Independent laboratory analyses conducted in Finland (Measurlabs, ID 19269-1) and France (Algaia SA, 2025) confirm that this wild, storm-released seaweed sourced from Finland’s Bothnian Sea Nature Reserve ranks among the purest and most nutrient-rich marine ingredients tested in Europe.
Central to this breakthrough are Saaren Taika’s proprietary ingredients, Fucus DuoActive® and Fucus Fusion®, both developed at the brand’s Salo-based laboratory. These advanced extracts utilise the skin-soothing, barrier-reinforcing and antioxidant properties of fucoidans, polyphenols, and essential marine minerals. The result is a new generation of formulations designed specifically for sensitive, dry, and mature skin types — delivering clinically visible benefits while remaining true to the principles of clean, sustainable beauty.
A clinical in-use study conducted under dermatological control by Eurofins EVIC Romania (2025) demonstrated statistically significant improvements after just 28 days of twice-daily use:
Wrinkles −29.9%
Skin laxity −18.8%
Elasticity/Firmness +14.3%
Pores −37.12%
Pigmentation −39.56%
Redness −53.30%
Itching −73.86%
TEWL −20.7% (stronger barrier)
100% of participants reported smoother, softer, more hydrated skin; 95% noticed visibly reduced fine lines.
“We wanted to prove that Finnish marine ingredients can compete with the world’s best — not through hype, but through data,” says Veera Amnelin-Kylämäki, CEO of Saaren Taika. “The Baltic’s harsh environment produces extraordinary resilience — and we’ve captured that strength in skincare.”
Collected responsibly from storm-detached seaweed near the protected Bothnian Sea Natura 2000 area, Saaren Taika’s bladderwrack is naturally renewable, ecological, and fully traceable — no cultivation, irrigation, or synthetic fertilizers required.
Saaren Taika is now setting a new benchmark for Nordic beauty: science-led, clinically verified, and born of the Baltic — responsibly sourced and scientifically verified for purity.
