Frequently Asked Questions

Natural Marine Extract is a patented cosmetic ingredient derived from marine organisms, developed by Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Eric Lewis and protected under US Patent 10,772,825. It appears across the Miracle of the Sea range in different carriers, an aloe vera gel, an almond oil, a lip balm, because the carrier changes how it feels and absorbs, not what it is.

Natural Marine Extract is used in cosmetic formulations to moisturize, soften and improve the look and feel of skin, including the appearance of dry, crepey texture, uneven tone, and marks left behind after breakouts.

It is a cosmetic ingredient. It is not a medicine, and we don’t describe it as one. There are things the underlying research suggests that we are not permitted to claim, and we would rather be the brand that stays on the right side of that line than the one that winks at it.

No, Natural Marine Extract is a specific patented composition developed from marine organisms over decades of research, not a generic seaweed or algae extract. Marine skincare is a crowded category and most of it is neither proprietary nor patented.

Because the extract is the point and the carrier is the delivery. An aloe gel suits most skin and absorbs cleanly. An almond oil suits drier skin and sits richer. A lip balm goes where a gel won’t stay. Same material, different vehicle for different skin and different places on the body.

Choose the Aloe Vera Gel if your skin is normal to oily, or if you want something lighter that absorbs quickly. Choose the Almond Oil if your skin is dry and wants something richer.

Both carry the same Natural Marine Extract. They can also be layered, apply the Aloe Vera Gel first, then the Almond Oil to seal it in.

Please note the Almond Oil contains almond, a tree nut.

Apply to clean, dry, intact skin twice daily, morning and evening. A few drops is enough, this is a concentrated formulation and using more will not make it work better, it will simply finish the bottle sooner.

Use on healthy, unbroken skin only. Not for use on open wounds, cuts or broken skin.

Roughly ninety days with twice-daily use, depending on how much area you’re covering. Most people are surprised by how little they need.That’s a season of your life in one bottle. It’s a more useful way to think about the price than the number on the label.

Each option changes the scent and the sensory experience, not the Natural Marine Extract inside.

• Natural Marine, no added essential oil, the extract’s own scent

• Ocean Breeze, our proprietary blend of lavender, grapefruit and vetiver

• Lavender, soft, calming, the most familiar

• Lemon or Grapefruit, bright and citrus

• Peppermint, cool and invigorating on application

Products with essential oils are for external use only. Take care near the eyes. A version without essential oil can be requested, though we don’t recommend it, the Natural Marine scent is noticeably stronger without one, and there is no price reduction.

Yes, it is formulated to be gentle and layers comfortably with most routines. Apply it after any active treatment, on clean skin.

If you’ve had a professional procedure, follow your practitioner’s aftercare instructions first. They know your skin and the specifics of what was done.

The formulations are designed to be gentle, and are used by people who describe their skin as sensitive. As with any new skincare, patch test on a small area first if you know your skin reacts easily.

Miracle of the Sea was created by Dr. Eric Lewis, a Beverly Hills dermatologist who earned his MD from UCLA in 1976 and has practised dermatology and cosmetic surgery for more than forty years. He is the named inventor on US Patent 10,772,825 for the marine extract compositions used across the range.

The company is Marine Biology and Environmental Technologies (MBET), which has researched marine compounds for their cosmetic potential since the late 1990s.

No, Miracle of the Sea products are cosmetics. They are formulated to moisturize, soften and improve the appearance and feel of skin. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

We are deliberate about this. A dermatologist founder makes it tempting to imply more, and we would rather explain what these products are than blur the line.

Yes, and roughly half our customers are men, unusual in this category. The products are formulated for skin, not for a demographic.

Hand-crafted in Los Angeles.

Standard shipping takes 5-7 business days and is free on orders over $125. Express shipping is available at checkout and is free on orders over $550.

We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, return your purchase within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

Yes, subscriptions are available and include 20% off your first subscription order. Given that most bottles last around ninety days, a subscription tends to arrive at roughly the right moment without anyone having to remember.