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Wakame

Undaria pinnatifida

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seaweed

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Tonifying. Epithelizing. Regenerative. Anti-aging.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Japan

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Traditional Chinese medicine uses it as a blood purifier, to improve quality of hair and skin.

Curiosities

Curiosities

One of the most popular varieties of seaweed that has been eaten for centuries in Japan and Korea.