Sea moss is not only a superstar in the kitchen as that power ingredient to add to your smoothies or any meal for that matter, but it also has AH-MAZING benefits for your skin due to its high vitamin and mineral content and ability to help the skin retain moisture. In essence, it’s a hero for your skin and body.
First, let’s get this out of the way, Sea moss is an Irish red seaweed that grows abundantly on the Atlantic shoreline of Ireland. A type of algae, it also goes by the name of Chondrus Crispus.
Facts on facts on facts; ”Irish moss is non-comedogenic, and hydrating and can remedy dry and irritated skin. It contains essential elements that make up the human body; this includes, but is not limited to, calcium, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin K—all ingredients that help reduce wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and protect from environmental elements. It’s rich in sulfur, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial functions, and believed to help with balancing the skin microbiome. High amounts of sulfur can decrease sebum production and assist with breakouts. Psoriasis and eczema can benefit from this powerhouse seaweed as well. Other nutrients found are Vitamin A, Omega 3, iodine, and fiber (fiber is a prebiotic which could increase the good flora in the gut)! If you don’t feel like using this on your skin, you can eat it and work on your skin from the inside out while greatly benefiting your entire body.” - Dr. David Jack, Lisa Borg, Cocokind.
I’ve been using sea moss since the beginning of quarantine, and it’s become my favorite daily mask to use morning or night (or sometimes twice a day, shh). I keep it in the refrigerator because I enjoy the cold gel on my skin, and I leave it on until it’s completely dry. I can attest to the healing and unique benefits of this seaweed. It’s helped tremendously with hydration, clarity of my skin, reduction in sebum, and irritation, hyperpigmentation, and significantly reducing the breakouts on my chin from wearing masks.
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