About Us

Behind the creation of Scotia Kelp Products

Plagued by skin ailments and sensitivities (including severe psoriasis, eczema and sensitivity to the sun) from an early age, founder Darron Hill spent his childhood and adolescence in pain and discomfort.

In his teens, Darron's condition worsened to the point where he was hospitalized for an 18-day body cast procedure to grow new skin. With continual medical treatment, Darron was able to live with a sense of normalcy, but was still afflicted with daily symptoms.

In 1995, Darron started working with kelp and his skin quickly began to feel the benefits. His skin became softer, less dry, and not as irritated and itchy. His sensitivity to the sun was greatly reduced as well.

Amazed by the results Darron was inspired to share these benefits with people who suffer from similar and other health ailments and challenges and as he learned more, he realized that kelp had many other applications in so many more industries. 

Scotia Kelp Products  was founded to further Darrons mission of sharing the benefits of kelp with the world.

WHY CHOOSE SCOTIA KELP PRODUCTS?

  • Our natural products contain no synthetic additives, so you always know exactly what you're using on your body, pets, and plants.
  • Our kelp is sustainably hand-harvested
  • Nova Scotian kelp is world-renowned for its nutrient density, so you can be sure you're nourishing your body, plants, and pets with over 65 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements.
  • Commitment to environmental stewardship
  • Scotia Kelp Products is a locally owned and operated business, using kelp that is exclusively harvested in Nova Scotia, so you can feel good about supporting a local business.
  • Our decades of industry experience means that we know kelp: how to harvest it, how to process it, and how to maximize its benefits.

OUR VALUES

  • Simplicity: We believe that skin, plant, and pet care products don't require dozens of unpronounceable ingredients to be effective.
  • Sustainability: We believe in harvesting and processing our products without disturbing natural marine habitats or harming the environment.
  • Local Pride: We believe in supporting Nova Scotia by harvesting and manufacturing locally.
  • Responsibility: We believe making small changes in our daily routines can have large impacts on our environment. Together we all need to be agents of change and take bigger steps to help reduce our carbon footprint. It’s our responsibility to take action, encourage and support these efforts.
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