If you’re sick of dealing with the dry, intensely itchy skin that comes along with eczema, you may be ready to try just about anything to alleviate your symptoms. But would you try a lobster-derived ingredient if it promised to take the itch away?
That’s exactly what you’ll find in the Soothing Hydration Cream by Marin Skin Care, a Maine skin care brand founded by Patrick Breeding and Amber Boutiette.
Both Patrick and Amber have Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, which allowed them to connect with some of Maine’s most experienced marine resource industry experts. Eventually, this led them to discover marine glycoproteins and their incredible use to soothe and calm aggravated, dry skin.
Amber can tell you that marine glycoproteins work from her own experience; she lived with eczema for years, trying product after product to find something that worked for her skin, with no success — until she formulated a product with the newly discovered marine glycoproteins.
After a few days she noticed her eczema had finally calmed down, with an impressive visible improvement in her skin. This rapid improvement inspired Amber and Patrick to build the Marin
brand so they could share this unique ingredient and help others with eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin.
At the time of writing this review, the brand offers just one product: Soothing Hydration Cream. This face and body cream is said to visibly soothe dry, stressed skin with naturally abundant marine glycoproteins, deliver deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and squalane, and provide a gentle barrier to help skin retain moisture with no greasy residue.
But is Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream right for you? To help you decide, we’ll give you all the details on the key ingredients in this formula, as well as the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skin care. We’ll also share some Marin Skin Care reviews so that you can get an idea of what customers really think of this product.
Is Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream Right For You?
Before we get into the details, here’s the TL;DR if you just want to know whether or not Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is right for you.
- Key ingredients? Marine Glycoproteins, Emollients, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid
- Skin type? Dry, sensitive, irritated skin
- Texture? Thick, rich cream
- Fragrance? No
- Cruelty free? Unknown
- Cost? $34.99 USD for a 4 ounce tube
What Are The Key Ingredients in Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream?
In order to determine how well Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream performs, we’ll have to evaluate the key ingredients in this formula. Let’s get started.
Hemocyanin (Marine Glycoprotein)
Glycoproteins are small molecules that consist of a protein surrounded by sugars, which dissolve easily in water. This allows them to bind and lock-in moisture, while delivering oxygen to your skin, promoting skin barrier strength, elasticity, and smoothness.
Marin Skin Care sustainably and ethically sources their marine glycoproteins from lobsters, creating a product with a novel ingredient that visibly calms and soothes dry, aggravated skin patches, while helping lock in moisture.
However, we have to point out that there aren’t any clinical studies with marine glycoproteins, just anecdotal evidence from Amber and the few Marin Skin Care reviews on the internet.
Emollients
Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream includes a blend of skin-softening emollients, including shea butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coconut oil, and squalane. An emollient is an oily substance that fills in the spaces between dead skin cells, thus creating a smooth skin surface. These ingredients not only soften skin, but also help to lock in moisture, thereby alleviating dry skin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is included in the Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream because it’s a
fat-soluble antioxidant that’s essential for the maintenance of healthy skin.
Specifically, vitamin E is a “chain-breaking” antioxidant because it can hinder the chain reaction induced by free radicals, according to a publication by Dermatology News. This is important because free radicals contribute to signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Another function of vitamin E is to help the skin retain moisture by strengthening the skin’s barrier function. When vitamin E is delivered to your skin through the sebaceous (oil) glands, it improves water-binding capacity and hydrates the stratum corneum (the uppermost layer of skin).
Vitamin E may also have related anti-inflammatory roles in the skin, which is particularly helpful for those with inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Hyaluronic Acid
The final key ingredient in Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is hyaluronic acid, a type of glycosaminoglycan (sugar molecule) that attracts moisture from the environment and draws that moisture into the skin’s upper layers.
How to Use Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream?
Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is suitable for use on your face, hands, and body.
To apply, rub a dime-sized amount into your skin in the morning, throughout the day as-needed to spot-treat, and at night after exfoliating or simply before bed. For extra-irritated skin patches, use the Soothing Hydration Cream to keep it as moist as possible throughout the day.
When applying to areas of your face, as a relatively thick, rich cream, we recommend starting with a pea-sized drop and increasing the amount applied if necessary.
Where to Buy Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream?
Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is sold exclusively on the brand’s website (marinskincare.com).
How Much is Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream?
Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream costs $34.99 USD for a 4 ounce tube. ”
Is Marin Skin Care Cruelty Free?
Marin Skin Care does not have an animal testing policy on their website, so we are unable to determine whether or not this brand is cruelty free.
Is Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream Vegan?
No, Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is not vegan because it contains ingredients derived from shellfish.
Marin Skin Care Reviews
Unfortunately, there’s a limited number of reviews below. One review says, “I found Marine Skin care last summer (2022) after seeing an article for it. I ordered a tube and found it helped my rashes on ankles, neck, and shoulders. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have suffered with skin condions and other RA afflictions for years. I have used many creams, lotions and prescribed medications. Marin has worked better fo me than any of the previous. I was pleased to discover Marin since I enjoy “clamming” and all shell fish as well as lobster! Thank you for your product!”
Our Verdict
Overall, we think that Marin Skin Care Soothing Hydration Cream is a unique product with an innovative key ingredient (marine glycoproteins) that represents a good option for those with eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin.
Pros
- Formula contains beneficial key ingredients (Marine Glycoproteins, Emollients, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid)
- Formula is fragrance free
Cons
- Unable to determine if Marin Skin Care is cruelty free
- Hardly any Marin Skin Care reviews
- There aren’t any clinical studies on marine glycoproteins; only anecdotal evidence
Bruce Maillet Original review: Jan 30, 2023.
I found Marine Skin care last summer (2022) after seeing an article for it. I ordered a tube and found it helped my rashes on ankles, neck, and shoulders. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have suffered with skin condions and other RA afflictions for years. I have used many creams, lotions and prescribed medications. Marin has worked better fo me than any of the previous. I was pleased to discover Marin since I enjoy “clamming” and all shell fish as well as lobster! Thank you for your product!