I was raised on a small family farm just outside Bantry town in Southwest Ireland. Growing up, seaweed played a fundamental role in the health of the land and our family- for many generations in Ireland, gathering and spreading seaweed on the land was key for encouraging fertility and a successful harvest.

In recent times, remembrance of this ancient gift from our seas has been slipping away--we are on a mission to bring seaweed back to the forefront as a vital ingredient of your skincare ritual.

My secret weapon is my amazing partner Eli, who had a strong affinity for the sea from a young age. He could swim before he could walk! From the age of ten, he and his younger brother would sneak out of home before the morning light to go to work on the fishing boats in Bantry. By twelve he was skipper and has been working on boats and the sea ever since.

Eli always looks forward to a day connected to the sea whether on shore collecting seaweed, out on his boat fishing or greeting the sunrise driving the local ferry.

Together we make all the WASI products, hand harvesting, mixing, bottling and blending. For us, seaweed is more than an ingredient – it's a passion, a calling. The perfect harmony of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements it offers is unparalleled in the plant kingdom. It's this profound balance that fuels our creativity, inspiring us to create products that reflect our belief in the transformative power of nature.

Join us in celebrating the essence of WASI – a fusion of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering love for seaweed. With every drop and application, you're embracing a piece of our journey, inviting the ocean's vitality into your skincare routine. Welcome to a world where passion meets purpose, and where the beauty of seaweed thrives in every corner of your life.

Our Seaweed - the Story behind every Bottle.

As we hand harvest all our seaweeds, the tides dictate when they will allow us to access their treasure. Sometimes, this is at an earthly hour but more often it feels that we are awake before even the birds.

To ensure the vitality of seaweed for generations to come, we carefully cut only a small portion of the plant. Before we return to this plant again, it will have completely regenerated itself....that is the magic of seaweed!

Breathing in the fresh sea air, nestled amongst the tall, humbling rocks, salt water lapping against my wellington boots, seagulls swooping down full of chatty curiosity- and beyond all; a great overwhelming sense of ancient timelessness in these core moments of connection with the tapestry of human existence. Collecting seaweed is our favourite stage in the creation of our products, however since my two babies have arrived I reply on other hand harvesters to select the very best of seaweed.

Once back home the real work begins, washing, drying, infusing, blending, sterilising and bottling. We make small batches each week with the most beautiful of ingredients. Driving to the health food stores in West Cork delivering our products is such a joy, there's a certain pride to be felt knowing we're bringing back to life the remedies our ancestors valued so highly in our little brown bottles.