Our Story

Kelp kiss was founded with a simple belief: skincare doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective. Amid rising pollution, crowded shelves, and endless-step routines, we set out to create products that are fewer, lighter, and deeply efficient.

The answer lay in one of nature’s most powerful resources-seaweed. Rich in bioactive compounds, seaweed offers multifaceted benefits that calm, protect, and restore the skin. It is a single ingredient capable of replacing the clutter with care, transforming skincare into a smoother, more mindful experience.

Our choice of seaweed was no coincidence – one founder brought her deep expertise in chemistry, with a PhD from IIT and years of working with plant extracts, while the other carried a decade of experience as a marine engineer, witnessing the immense potential of seaweed across the world. When their paths converged, so did their vision – and Kelpkiss was born.

Kelp kiss is not just another brand.
It’s a quiet revolution in care.
A peck from the sea. A promise from science.

About Us — Kelpkiss | India's First Ocean-Inspired Skincare
About Kelpkiss

A Peck from the Sea.
A Promise from Science.

India's first skincare brand inspired by the ocean — rooted in seaweed science, driven by a vision to simplify skincare forever.

How It All Began

Kelpkiss was founded with a simple belief: skincare doesn't need to be complicated to be effective. Amid rising pollution, crowded shelves, and endless-step routines, we set out to create products that are fewer, lighter, and deeply efficient.

The answer lay in one of nature's most powerful resources — seaweed. Rich in bioactive compounds, seaweed offers multifaceted benefits that calm, protect, and restore the skin. It is a single ingredient capable of replacing the clutter with care, transforming skincare into a smoother, more mindful experience.

Our choice of seaweed was no coincidence.

One founder brought her deep expertise in chemistry, with a PhD from IIT and years of working with plant extracts. The other carried a decade of experience as a marine engineer, witnessing the immense potential of seaweed across the world.

When their paths converged, so did their vision — and Kelpkiss was born.

"Kelpkiss is not just another brand.
It's a quiet revolution in care."

— Kelpkiss Founding Vision

Two Minds, One Ocean

Where deep scientific expertise meets a lifetime of marine knowledge.

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Co-Founder · Chief Scientist
The Chemist

A PhD from IIT with years of research into plant extracts and bioactive compounds. She brings deep scientific rigour to every Kelpkiss formula — ensuring each ingredient serves a purpose and every product is backed by real science.

PhD · IIT Plant Extracts Formulation Science
M
Co-Founder · Marine Expert
The Marine Engineer

A decade of experience working across global marine environments, witnessing first-hand the immense potential of seaweed. His understanding of ocean ecosystems shapes the sustainable sourcing and vision behind every Kelpkiss product.

10+ Years Marine Seaweed Sourcing Sustainability

From Research to Reality

Every great brand starts with a spark of curiosity.

Research
Deep Dive into Seaweed Science
Years of academic research into marine bioactives, polysaccharides, and antioxidant compounds found in cold-water seaweed species.
Discovery
Finding the Formula
Identifying three key seaweed species — Fucus vesiculosus, Saccharina japonica, and Porphyra umbilicalis — each serving a distinct skincare purpose.
Kelpkiss
A Brand is Born
Kelpkiss launches as India's first ocean-inspired skincare brand — with Oxykelp and Aquanika as its founding formulas. Fewer products, deeper care.
Today
Growing with the Tide
Building a community of thousands who believe skincare should be simpler, cleaner, and powered by the intelligence of the ocean.

Our Values

The principles that shape every formula, every decision, every interaction.

Ocean-First
Every product begins with the intelligence of the ocean — seaweed varieties chosen for their proven bioactive properties.
Science-Backed
No guesswork, no trends. Every ingredient is selected based on published research and dermatological evidence.
Fewer, Better
We believe in simplicity. Fewer products that do more — replacing 10-step routines with 3 steps that truly work.
Clean Formulation
Zero parabens, no sulphates, no synthetic fragrance. Every ingredient has a reason to be there — nothing more.
Sustainable Sourcing
Our seaweed is responsibly sourced from marine environments, respecting the ecosystems that make our formulas possible.
Made in India
Proudly India's first ocean-inspired skincare brand — combining global marine science with the spirit of Indian innovation.

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Ocean Ritual?

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