Pioneering Green Chemistry & Chains of Sustainable Happiness
Sustainability is our 'why'—the guiding light that has driven ASSESSA for more than 45 years. We were the first company in Brazil to adopt the principles of green chemistry and the pioneer in creating high-performance cosmetic ingredients from sustainably harvested tropical seaweeds. Our marine bioactives connect coastal harvesting communities directly to beauty consumers worldwide, creating true chains of sustainable happiness.
Women Shellfish Gatherers & Harvesters
Fertilizers, Pesticides & Fresh Water Needed
Full Batch Traceability & Fair Trade
Seaweeds are a extraordinary natural source of molecules with unique biological activities:
• Zero Environmental Footprint: They do not compete with food crops for land, do not require fresh water, artificial fertilizers, or chemical pesticides.
• Carbon Trappers: Seaweeds possess immense biomass production capacity and act as powerful carbon dioxide sink absorbers in the ocean.
• Social Empowerment: Harvested mostly by local women, seaweed gathering complements family income, strengthens self-esteem, and promotes gender equality in remote coastal communities.
Gathered manually by traditional shellfish gatherers and fishermen following strict technical guidance from our marine specialists to preserve natural ecosystems.
We establish direct long-term trading, pay fair prices, provide essential safety equipment, and supply transportation of harvested algae to drying stations.
ASSESSA builds and supplies solar dryers to communities so production remains independent of rainy weather, guaranteeing year-round income stability.
During the algae off-season, we encourage and guide local families to produce handcrafted goods and sponsor leisure activities like women's soccer teams.
Open discussions with coastal groups allow full traceability—we know exactly which gathering group harvested the algae for every single batch.
Actively developing pioneering algae cultivation projects in the first open-sea mariculture area granted by the Brazilian Government.
Red seaweed rich in galactans and sulfated polysaccharides that deliver deep hydration, film-forming protection, and cuticle alignment for hair and skin.
Brown seaweed densely packed with alginates, vitamins, and minerals. Offers powerful soothing, anti-irritant, and environmental shielding properties.
Red algae species renowned for its rich composition of essential trace minerals and protective polymers that revitalize damaged fibers.
Bioactive red algae providing unique cell-regenerating molecules and lamellar shine restoration for advanced cosmetic formulations.
Sustainability is a word that is used a lot these days. But what does this word mean to us? Discover Assessa’s concrete environmental and social actions behind the sourcing of our seaweeds.