Ingredients Gigartina

GIGARTINA / (ji-gar-tina) / n. / 1. A type of seaweed distinguished by its deep red-brown color and intricately branched fronds; / n. / 2. Hardy sea plant harvested off the remote southern tip of Patagonia, where the southward-flowing Brazilian current and the Antarctic circumpolar current collide to create optimal growing conditions; / n. / 3. Species of algae that’s believed to be ten times richer in trace elements than most plants on land, coveted for its extremely high content of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes; / n. / 4. Healing aid sought out for its ability to stimulate circulation and revitalize and firm the skin while softening dry patches, e.g., “Add some gigartina to your bath for a smoother bod.”