This kind of “seaweed” isn’t edible, but is it a miracle cure for sleep-deprived skin? Isntree green cotton pads are selling like crazy at Korea’s OLIVE YOUNG!
They look like seaweed but are actually super practical—the texture of your skin is instantly taken up a notch after using them!
At first glance, you might laugh and think, “Isn’t this the seaweed snack I eat?” But don’t let its quirky appearance fool you. Isntree’s PDRN Seaweed Moisturizing Pads have recently swept major beauty rankings across Korea. Beyond their playful look, they’ve also earned widespread recognition as a “clinical-grade” skin-repair product.
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The practical appeal behind the “seaweed” design: Why is it green?
What stands out most about these pads is their deep-green, fibrous texture. The color doesn’t come from dyes added for visual effect; instead, the brand uses fibers woven from real seaweed and spirulina.
Compared with traditional cotton pads, this biomimetic fiber is highly absorbent, soaking up essence like a sponge to ensure every inch of skin is evenly saturated. More interestingly, when applied to the face, the seaweed fibers naturally release soothing ingredients, leaving a cool, refreshing feel. They are especially effective at relieving morning facial puffiness or the heat and irritation that follows sun exposure.
A clinical-grade key ingredient: PDRN’s powerful reparative benefits
Beyond its fun appearance, the formula is just as substantial. Isntree has generously included PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide), an ingredient that has drawn considerable attention in aesthetic medicine in recent years. Usually extracted from salmon, it has a DNA sequence highly similar to that of humans, allowing the skin to absorb it quickly.
PDRN is often used in treatments to repair a damaged skin barrier and target signs of aging. These pads bring clinical-grade reparative benefits into everyday skincare, offering noticeable “renewing” effects for dullness after late nights, seasonal sensitivity, and red marks left after breakouts. Compared with pads that focus solely on hydration, their reparative benefits clearly go a step further.
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