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Why salty dips should be a self-care ritual

Why salty dips should be a self-care ritual

The allure of the ocean's salty embrace isn't just a feeling; it's grounded in science. After a dip, your renewed energy isn't just a coincidence—it's the result of swimming in a mineral-rich wonder. Saltwater, packed with magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium, isn't just soothing; it's incredibly healing. These minerals reduce inflammation, promote skin health, and aid in the healing of cuts and sores.

“Clothes aren’t going to change the world. The women who wear them will” -Anne Klein

People will always be at the heart of Gemma Lee. 

Whether it’s the community that wears our dreamy wetsuits, or it’s the hands that craft these special pieces together. 


So how do we ensure our wetsuits and swimwear is ethical? 


Read our blog post to dive into our journey to ensure we are always ethically crafted. 

“Clothes aren’t going to change the world. The women who wear them will” -Anne Klein
How Gemma Lee came to be

How Gemma Lee came to be

I was that kid that always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up- I wanted to be a fashion designer. I lived my days out in my swimwear, competing nationally in pool/ ocean swimming, synchronized swimming (turns out it’s a lot harder than it looks!), to surf life saving. I was swimwear obsessed! 


Fast forward to 2014, and I am about to start my 4 year degree in fashion design to get one step closer to my dream. In my final year at university my graduate project was to take a boring black wetsuit, and absolutely bedazzle it. The goal? To make the most beautiful wetsuit I had ever seen! This turned out to be the start of everything to come!

It's time to dream again ✨

It’s been a hot minute since you’ve heard from me!  Where have I been, you ask? They say a concussion changes you, and although my story (Read my story here) is nothing dramatic, it was true for me that it was a journey of finding myself again. I’d find glimpses of my old self, full of energy and confidence, the world was my oyster, then followed by brain exhaustion leading to self-doubt, anxiety and being overwhelmed. As you can imagine, it frustrated the heck out of me. Where was the old me?
It's time to dream again ✨
Unleash Your Surfing Potential with Limestone Neoprene: Embrace the Game-Changer!

Unleash Your Surfing Potential with Limestone Neoprene: Embrace the Game-Changer!

Now, let's talk about the amazing advantages of limestone neoprene. Trust me, it's fascinating! It's all about that super high micro-cell structure. We're talking about tiny independent bubbles packed tightly within the neoprene. Now, here's the real deal. Oil-based neoprene? It's got a cell penetration of, like, 60-70%. Limestone neoprene? Hold on to your hat, because it boasts a whopping 94% cell penetration! Can you even imagine? That means it's way less dense than the oil-based stuff. Can you just imagine that difference on that cool morning surf?

Sun protection tips for the sun seeker and salt addicts

Sun protection! As avid sun seekers and salt addicts, taking care of our skin from the powers of the UV rays is always a priority, especially being exposed to the elements day after day! As conscious water babies, we are aware of the impact of what we put on our skin, like sunscreen, can be harmful to our oceans and coral reefs, if we are not careful with what type of sunscreen we use. So we got chatting to our fellow Wellington Salt Sister, founder of Seasick Sunscreen Co to find out the ins and out of sun protection and sunscreen best practices for our skin and for our oceans!
Sun protection tips for the sun seeker and salt addicts
How to learn to surf and progress in surfing- Advice from Wellington Surf School experts!

How to learn to surf and progress in surfing- Advice from Wellington Surf School experts!

Every summer of the past few years we’ve had the great pleasure of teaming up with our local surf school, ‘Wellington Surf Lessons’, to share the stoke of surfing with our local wāhine. It’s quickly become one of our favourite pastimes in the summer, as we get to meet so many epic ladies through our collab events, and now we have such an incredible community of salt sisters right here in Wellington. 


We got chatting with Stuart and Lisa from Wellington Surf Lessons and asked all about their hot tips for starting out in surfing to progressing in the waves!

World Ocean Day 2023

The OCEAN affects us all, whether we are ocean babies or not.  With 70% of the planet covered by sea, it has major importance to life on earth. We rely on the ocean from the food we eat, the water we drink, and even for the air we breathe. According to the National Geographic, 70% of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean. The ocean provides us with so much life, so you can understand why it is so precious and why it is essential to look after it.
World Ocean Day 2023
We chat to Sports Nutritionist Marlies about all things Surf & Nutrition!

We chat to Sports Nutritionist Marlies about all things Surf & Nutrition!

Here at Gemma Lee we’re all about fueling our bodies with the yummiest and nutrient dense foods to keep our bodies bursting with energy to take us from the  surf... Read More

Surf Therapy- Changing Lives with Hayden Thorpe

So what are Surf therapy programmes?

These programmes focus on using the ocean, surfing/ exercising, community, a sense of achievement and professional counseling sessions, as a way to help those struggling with mental health.  


We sat down and chatted to Hayden and were lucky enough to have the opportunity to share his story with you! He shared about his own personal mental health journey, the positive impacts the ocean has on us and some incredible stories of lives he’s witnessed changed! 

Surf Therapy- Changing Lives with Hayden Thorpe