What does Recovery Facial Gel do?
Recovery Facial Gel refreshes and hydrates the skin while helping to calm visible redness, strengthen the skin barrier, and support natural recovery. Designed with reactive, easily-flushed skin in mind, it delivers a cool, comforting sensation and promotes a smoother, more even-toned complexion. This gel works at the microbiome level—delivering prebiotic nutrition that helps restore balance to stressed, depleted skin.
Who is Recovery Facial Gel best for?
Perfect for sensitive, stressed, or reactive skin—especially those prone to persistent redness, visible flushing, or a compromised skin barrier. Ideal for skin that seems to react to everything, flares unpredictably, or struggles to retain moisture despite good skincare habits. Also excellent for anyone seeking a lightweight, non-greasy hydrator that soothes and strengthens. Suitable for all skin types.
How do I use Recovery Facial Gel?
Gently massage upward onto the face, neck, and décolletage morning and night after Sea Splash Toning Essence. Can also be used under eyes or to rehydrate Seaflora's Seaweed Eye Masques for targeted care.
What step in my routine should I use Recovery Facial Gel in?
Use after cleansing and toning, either as a lightweight serum or as your final moisturizer if your skin prefers a gel texture.
What makes Recovery Facial Gel different from others?
It's crafted specifically for persistently red, reactive, and easily-flushed skin using three wild seaweeds, three forms of Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, CoQ10, aloe vera, and malic acid—all in a fragrance-free, essential oil-free, and alcohol-free formulation. Unlike products that just mask redness, Recovery Facial Gel addresses skin at the microbiome level—delivering bioavailable minerals, B-vitamin cofactors, and prebiotic polysaccharides that reactive skin is often starved for. It calms, hydrates, and promotes genuine skin recovery without irritation.
Is Recovery Facial Gel safe for sensitive skin?
Yes—this product was formulated specifically for highly sensitive and reactive skin. It contains no fragrance, no essential oils, and no harsh exfoliants. Every ingredient is selected to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin's natural defenses. You may experience a brief niacin flush (a light warming sensation) that leaves your skin brighter shortly after application—this is normal and indicates the bioactives are stimulating circulation.
What's the texture and scent of Recovery Facial Gel like?
A cooling, silky gel that absorbs instantly with no sticky residue. There's no added scent—just a whisper of ocean from the natural, whole seaweed ingredients.
How long will Recovery Facial Gel last?
The 30 mL / 1 oz bottle typically lasts 12 weeks with regular twice-daily use.
Is Recovery Facial Gel safe during pregnancy or nursing?
Yes—the formula is gentle, made with food-grade, hypoallergenic ingredients and free from retinoids or harsh actives. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have ingredient-specific concerns.
What should I follow Recovery Facial Gel with?
Follow with a Seaflora moisturizer or Everything Oil if your skin needs extra richness, or Natural Sun Shield in the morning. This gel can also be layered under eye masks or before Intensive Restorative Night Cream.
Is Recovery Facial Gel hypoallergenic?
Yes—Recovery Facial Gel is made with food-grade, hypoallergenic ingredients and is free of common allergens, fragrances, essential oils, and preservatives that can trigger sensitive or reactive skin.
Is Recovery Facial Gel vegan / gluten free / cruelty free / organic?
Yes—vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and made with USDA Certified Organic seaweed, sustainably hand-harvested from the pristine coastal waters of Vancouver Island, BC.
What are the key ingredients in Recovery Facial Gel and what do they do?
- Nereocystis Kelp (Bull Kelp) – Antioxidant-rich; helps maintain skin comfort and smoothness while delivering trace minerals often depleted in reactive skin
- Mazzaella Seaweed – Nourishes with prebiotic polysaccharides and supports the skin's natural defenses
- Pyropia Red Algae – High in MAAs to protect against UV and environmental damage
- Ascorbic Acid / Ascorbyl Palmitate / Algae-derived Vitamin C – Brighten, protect, and support collagen—more effective when paired with seaweed's natural mineral cofactors
- CoQ10 – Antioxidant that helps even out skin tone and reinforce the barrier
- Hyaluronic Acid – Attracts moisture for deep, lasting hydration
- Malic Acid – Gently exfoliates to smooth and refresh skin texture without irritation
- Aloe Vera – Soothes irritation and softens skin
- Berry Extracts – Revitalize with antioxidants and support radiance
Why is seaweed especially effective for persistently red, reactive skin?
Chronically reactive skin often signals deeper imbalances—including microbiome disruption and nutrient depletion that skincare alone can't always fix. That's where whole, raw seaweed shines. Unlike processed ingredients, Seaflora's cold-processed, wild seaweed retains its complete nutritional profile: bioavailable minerals (magnesium, zinc, iron), B-vitamin cofactors, amino acids, and prebiotic polysaccharides—all in a simple cell structure that skin can actually absorb and use.
Research increasingly connects persistent facial redness to gut-skin axis imbalances, where poor nutrient absorption leads to a depleted, reactive skin barrier. Seaweed delivers topical nutrition directly where it's needed—bypassing absorption issues entirely. Its prebiotic compounds also help rebalance the skin's microbiome, calming the overactive immune response that drives visible redness and flushing. It's not just soothing—it's restorative at a cellular level.
Is this product refillable / recyclable / zero waste?
- Not refillable yet
- Yes recyclable: Comes in a glass bottle with a compostable outer box
- Sustainably made with hand-harvested seaweeds just steps from Seaflora's zero-waste facility in Sooke, BC
What if I have [concern: persistent redness / breakouts / dryness / oiliness]?
- Persistent Redness/Flushing: Aloe and seaweed calm reactivity, reduce visible redness, and repair the compromised skin barrier with prebiotic and mineral support
- Breakout-Prone: Lightweight, skin-identical, non-comedogenic formula won't clog pores
- Dryness: Hyaluronic acid, seaweed polysaccharides, and glycerin replenish and retain moisture
- Oiliness: Gel texture hydrates without greasiness or buildup
What is the shelf life of the product unopened?
24 months from manufacture. Each unit includes a best-before date.
What is the shelf life of the product once opened?
Use within 12 months of opening for best results.
