6 Essential Sea-Inspired Beauty Tips

A summer spent in and around the ocean requires some serious skin TLC. Captain Morgan has you covered!

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Would you follow the skin-care regime of a 17th-century pirate? Implausible as it may sound, Captain Morgan has reinvented himself as a beauty influencer.

And actually, it kinda makes sense when you think about it, since the high seas are a bountiful place, full of salty treasures that do wonders for one's beauty routine.

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Captain Morgan's beauty routine keeps him looking fresh, despite the fact that he was born in 1635. These sea-inspired tips will help you feel the same. Time to get onboard!

1. Use sand to scrub away dead skin cells that build up after long days under the sun.

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Who knew that sand could be key to a buccaneering beauty routine? Sand is a natural exfoliant and, like all exfoliants, super effective at getting rid of dead skin cells, making your skin look brighter. Don't use raw sand directly from the beach, as it's too harsh. Instead make your own simple scrub by mixing equal parts sand and oil, such as this recipe.

2. Eat citrus fruits to help stimulate collagen and ward off sickness. Scurvy dogs be damned!

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Besides helping to avoid that curse of life on the high seas, the dreaded scurvy, citrus can do wonders for your skin. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, helping to keep your wicked grin nice and taut. Citrus oils are also mood boosting, which helps during stormy days.

3. Try seaweed for anti-wrinkle hydration.

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Seaweed is packed with vitamins and minerals, giving it natural moisture-retaining properties that are hydrating and anti-ageing for skin. Look out for moisturisers that contain kelp extract — or, even better, recruit a cabin boy to apply a seaweed body wrap.

4. Use a natural sunscreen to prevent the kind of sun damage and premature ageing that comes with spending your days on the high seas.

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Turns out algae is more than just the green, slimy stuff that grows over sunken treasure. Algae has natural sun-repellent qualities and is used in some natural sunscreens instead of chemicals. You can be both sun-protected and environmentally friendly.

5. Go with gold for a glowing complexion.

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Turns out pirate's booty is a versatile asset! Gold is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, making it excellent for skin treatments. Your treasure haul will make you desirable for more than one reason, giving you that captain's ~glow~.

6. Try cold-water therapy. Turns out taking a dip is great for your health!

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Immersing yourself in cold water has proven benefits for your immune system and circulation, plus it tightens pores. So next time you're wading ashore from your ship, know that the frigid waters can do you good.

If anyone can be a social media influencer nowadays, then surely the Captain can. Embrace your inner pirate this summer with Captain Morgan.

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