Welcome to The Kelp Current - January 2026 Our ocean-inspired newsletter brings together thoughtful stories, simple science, and small ways to make the coast part of everyday life.
Image courtesy of Seaflora Skincare
Hello and happy New Year 🌊
If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been around for a bit, thanks for sticking with Get Kelp.
I took a quieter approach over the holidays — less posting, more refining. I’ve been tightening older articles, adding new products carefully, and paying attention to the kinds of questions people are actually asking about seaweed in everyday life.
That slower, more intentional pace feels like the right way to start 2026.
What I’ve been working on lately
Making seaweed clearer (not louder) One thing I’ve heard consistently is that seaweed information can feel overwhelming or oddly extreme. I’ve been revisiting guides and adding new explainers — including a clearer breakdown of who the Seaweed Starter Kit is (and isn’t) actually for.
A good sign for kelp restoration in Canada One recent story worth flagging: a new wave of kelp restoration projects rolling out across Canada, focused on long-term ecosystem recovery rather than quick wins. It’s a hopeful example of how seaweed work is maturing here.
I’m continuing to be intentional about how products show up on GetKelp.com this year. If something is featured, it’s because it connects to seaweed in a real, practical way — not because it’s trendy, extreme, or trying to “fix” you.
That’s it for now. No hard sell, no big announcement — just a steady return to sharing thoughtful seaweed knowledge, one piece at a time. Over the next few issues, I’ll be sharing more plain-language explainers, careful product additions, and a closer look at some unique coastal voices across Canada.
As always, feel free to reply and say hello. I read every message.
Stay curious. Stay salty. Rachel Huber Founder, Get Kelp
P.S. If someone forwarded you this and you’d like to stay in the loop, you can subscribe here — and if there’s a seaweed question you’ve always wondered about, feel free to hit reply — I’m collecting ideas for future issues.
🗞️ Seaweed in the News
Context, not clickbait — what’s actually shaping the seaweed conversation.
Seaweed in the News: 2025 Roundup
A clear-eyed roundup of how seaweed showed up across science, food, climate, and policy last year. Focused on patterns and substance, not hype.
Seaweed work happens in place, and this resource highlights Indigenous-led leadership shaping governance and initiatives across Canada. A starting point for understanding who’s leading — and why it matters.
Evergreen reads answering real questions — designed for curiosity, not credentials.
⭐ Most Read ⭐ Seaweed & Shellfish Allergies
One of the most searched questions on Get Kelp: is seaweed safe if you have a shellfish allergy? This post breaks down what’s known, what’s assumed, and where caution actually belongs.
A thoughtful review of Send Kelp, a documentary exploring kelp forests through science, restoration, and human connection. Quietly powerful, and refreshingly grounded.
This page pulls together trusted books, reports, courses, and explainers in one place — so you don’t have to go hunting later. It’s not meant to be read all at once, just bookmarked and dipped into when a question comes up.
A closer look at why seaweed is used in skincare — from hydration and minerals to barrier support — using Seaflora as a real-world example. This isn’t about miracle claims, but about understanding what seaweed actually does on skin.
They’re often used interchangeably, but seaweed and seagrass are not the same thing. This quick explainer breaks down the difference in plain language — no biology degree required.
For this edition, we've featured general seaweed skincare products instead of selecting only one. I’ve been adding products to Get Kelp that use seaweed thoughtfully - focusing on ingredients, and how seaweed actually supports the skin.
Why seaweed works in skincare: 🌿 Strengthens the skin barrier 💧 Locks in hydration 🌊 Feeds skin with ocean minerals 💚 Soothes stressed, weather-exposed skin
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