A bathbomb, algea mitten accompanied by a Video

For centuries the Baltic Sea has been a source of life and healing through all senses. It nourished coastal communities with food and resources and offered a place to heal. Yet today, many of us have lost this connection to the sea, caught in the speed of modern life. Because of its limited water exchange, pollution in the Baltic Sea accumulates, which makes it the most polluted sea on Earth. If we wish to continue its strength and healing power, we must first learn to reconnect with it. We must help the sea heal, so that it can once again help us heal.

The project Baltic Spa brings this healing experience into people’s homes, allowing them to relax and restore themselves even if the sea is not nearby. It consists of a bath bomb, designed to dissolve slowly in the user’s hands, allowing them to carefully observe the algae and other ingredients being released. This moment of focus helps reconnect with both nature and the sea, even from far away. Once the bath bomb is fully dissolved, mud remains in the user’s hand, which can be used to rub the body and peel away old skin. Afterwards, the user can put on a mitten covered with algae that, once wet, begins releasing salt and minerals.
The user can rub the algae over their skin and feel its soft texture. By bringing the healing powers of the Baltic Sea into daily rituals, the project highlights the urgency to strengthen our relation to the sea if we want to continue using it.