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The name ishga (ish-ga) is derived from the Gaelic word for water. The ocean is at the heart of ishga, and our unique seaweed extract is at the core of our award-winning organic skincare range. Since day one back in 2013, we’ve been sustainably harvesting the wonder ingredient on the shores of our home of the Isle of Lewis. We allow nature to replenish her stocks by rotating our harvesting locations and only taking what we need.
Our team carries out weekly trips to freshly collect four types of seaweed that are vital to our results-driven skincare. We owe our powerful hydrating, firming, healing, and skin protecting formulas to Fucus Serratus Seaweed, Pelvetia Canaliculata Seaweed, Ascophyllum Nodosum Seaweed and Fucus Vesiculosis Seaweed; each containing its own unique skin enhancing properties. When our seaweed extract is combined with high-performing active skincare ingredients, it becomes a transformative must-have ingredient for your skincare shelf.
We do not use tap water in any of our products, instead we use locally sourced Hebridean healing spring well water and pure, unpolluted seawater from our pristine island shorelines, given the highest quality classification available by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. Our spring water is sourced from a remote location among the hills and lochs on The Isle of Lewis. The water contains a potent mineral content, including potassium, magnesium and sulphates. We carefully take only what we need from the spring to ensure our process is as sustainable as possible. Experience results-driven skincare derived from the ocean, backed by science.
The Isle of Lewis War Memorial, overlooking the town of Stornoway, is dedicated to the…
Great walks, cylce paths, mountain bike trail and scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
The multi-award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has been a key feature in the…
A large (in island terms) social housing project for rent which fits an urban site where…
Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with…
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
Photograph © David Wilson
The police station is off course where Detective Fin…
The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir…
Hebridean Jewellery are manufacturers of sterling silver and gold jewellery from the…
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat…
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll…
A downloadable guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in…