Sea moss has been in kitchens for centuries — long before it landed in smoothies, serums, and, yes, the bottle on your nightstand. Here's what's really happening when you put a mineral-rich red algae on skin.
A 500-year-old ingredient with a 21st-century comeback
Sea moss, also called Irish moss or Chondrus crispus, has been used in Caribbean and Irish coastal cooking for centuries. // TODO: short cultural history + why wellness rediscovered it.
What it actually brings to a formula
Sea moss produces naturally occurring carrageenan — a mineral-rich gel that gives a silky, hydrating texture without synthetic thickeners. // TODO: expand with tissue-friendly texture + mineral profile.
What it does not do
Sea moss is not a cure, a fix, or a medical treatment. // TODO: clean compliance paragraph about what wellness ingredients are allowed to say.
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