This brown-green alga is very rich in several minerals and oligo-elements, like Magnesium, Potassium, Iodine, Iron and Zinc. It also contains vitamin A, C and E. Just like many fish species, Fucus Vesiculosus contains several omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Also very important are several plant acids and alginates, which have a powerful moisturizing effect on the skin. Fucus Vesiculosus is well-known because of the slimming effect that can be achieved. Responsible for this slimming effect is a.o. the relative high percentage of the element Iodine (present in this alga as Iodide). From time immemorial Fucus Vesiculosus is used to combat ailments, like constipation and inflamed/ irritated tissue. Besides, it is known that people living close to the sea hardly suffer from thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism), most likely due to the intake of Iodine-rich sea food (fish, shellfish and algae). Many sources claim that Fucus Vesiculosus is an edible sea alga, that should be consumed because of the beneficial effects that it can have in the human body. Amongst these beneficial effects are reduction of cholesterol content and reduction of overweight by stimulation of the thyroid gland through Iodine.

Porcelain clay, a refined quality of bolus alba, is a purifying powder clay, used for instance in powder masks. It is a highly purifying clay. This clay is highly absorbent and can absorb skin fat (sebum residue) and dirt, from skin microbes for example. The skin is cleansed and purified deep into the pores, leaving it wonderfully soft and smooth.