Irish sea moss is a superfood that's naturally high in minerals and antioxidants. It's available in pills and powder, but the best way to use it (either to ingest or to use topically) is by making the raw, dried sea moss into a gel.
We have bags of raw, dried sea moss at the store, which can be made into a gel to make it easier to use. See the full instructions below, but basically you just rinse it, soak it overnight, and then blend it with some of the soaking liquid to make a gel.
Sea moss is often used for thyroid health since it's a great source of iodine. It's also used to help with digestion, reducing inflammation, and it said to be helpful for the immune system and for balancing blood sugar.
Sea moss is also great for the skin and can be used topically as a face mask to help reduce inflammation, deeply moisturize skin, and also tp help to balance the skin, enhancing its microbiome barrier. Some people also use it on their hair, since it can be beneficial for a variety of scalp conditions and to encourage hair growth.
How to Make Sea Moss Gel from Raw Dried Seamoss
Turn your raw dried sea moss into a gel and add 1-2 tablespoons a day to your smoothies, protein shakes and food. Or have it on its own.
Directions:
Rinse: Rinse the sea moss and remove any sea debris or particles.
Soak: Place the sea moss in a large bowl and cover with filtered, alkaline, or spring water. Make sure all the sea moss is submerged. Cover the bowl and allow it to soak for at least 12-24 hours. Your sea moss will greatly expand- up to three times its size.
Strain: Once it is done soaking, strain and rinse sea moss again (while preserving the soaking water). It is now ready to use. You can leave the sea moss in this state and use as needed or prepare a sea moss gel with the next step.
Blend: To make a gel, add the sea moss to a high-powered blender along with the 2-3 cups of the soaking water (which now contains tons of nutrients!). Blend until it is smooth, about 1-3 minutes.
Store: Transfer the sea moss to an airtight container and refrigerate. The sea moss gel will thicken in the fridge after 2 hours.
