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Living in such an abundant place, Vancouver Islanders have successfully harvested this land and its shores to create everything from mead wine to organic vegetables. Thanks to Diane Bernard – also known as ‘The Seaweed Lady’ – Seaflora Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare has been making an incredible name for its effective thalassotherapy products both locally and abroad.

Photo: Sea Flora

Made with seaweed selectively harvested from company boats offshore or directly in the Sooke, BC inter tidal zone (during low tides), Seaflora’s products are fresh, nourshing, animal-friendly and entirely sustainable. And the best part? Their products work. I’m no stranger to their line of exquisite skincare, and wanted to give my readers the opportunity to reap the benefits of locally-produced luxury products.

While you can find Seaflora products in some of the Island’s most reputable spas – including the Ancient Cedars Spa in Tofino – look no further to get your hands on their skincare. Diane and the Seaflora team have graciously offered up $250 worth of Seaflora skincare product of the winner’s choice to be delivered to their front door! You have three ways to enter…

1. Visit the Seaflora website, view their product line and leave a comment below telling me which product (or products) you’d most like to try. (1 entry)

2. Post the following on Twitter: (1 entry)
I entered to win $250 worth of #Seaflora skincare product from @theseaweedlady and @keiraanne http://tinyurl.com/6mlf28o

3. Find Vancouver Island Blog on Facebook, click the Contests tab and leave me a comment with your favourite skincare tip!

I will pick one winner at random on Monday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. Good luck!

Winners must be 18 years of age or older. Winners cannot have won a contest on Keira-Anne.com within the last six months. This prize is not transferable and is of no monetary value. Keira-Anne.com nor its affiliates or the contest prize sponsor bear any responsibility to the winners, the collection of the prize and/or the use of the prize.

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