Phytomer, the French cosmetics firm, has launched its new range of summer skincare products, which are based on algae and seaweed.

The company claims that seaweed and algae have survived exposure to the elements for millennia and that the human epidermal structure is in fact very similar, so this new range of products is designed for bodies to absorb the nutrients better and faster based on those similarities.

Face treatments range from cleansers and moisturisers to treatments for hyper-pigmentation and puffy eyes.

Body treatments range from cleansing and exfoliating products to stretch mark treatments and balneotherapy.

There is also a range for men consisting of eleven face and body products.