Sea Moss Handbook & Usage Guide

Sea Moss Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about Sea Moss (Chondrus Crispus)

Sea moss, also known as Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), and in Spanish as musgo marino, is a red algae found in the colder Atlantic Ocean waters, especially along the coasts of Europe and North America. It is a mineral-rich sea vegetable, naturally providing iodine, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and it has been eaten in coastal traditions for generations.

How Sea Moss Went from Crisis Food to Modern-Day Wellness Superfood

Sea moss has been used for centuries, but it started out as far more than a supplement. During the Irish Potato Famine, Chondrus crispus was often the only source of nutrition available, feeding starving populations when food was rare.

Beyond Ireland, marine algae have long been part of traditional diets in coastal cultures around the world. In Japan, sea vegetables are still commonly consumed as part of everyday meals, reflecting a long-standing cultural appreciation for nutrient-dense ocean foods.

Today, sea moss has re-emerged as a modern wellness essential. Its naturally rich mineral profile, including iodine, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium, along with soluble fiber and bioactive compounds, makes it an important addition to smoothies, capsules, and whole-food preparations.*

What was once a humble survival food is now valued for its naturally rich mineral profile. Its iodine supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin, and its iron supports red blood cell formation and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, when consumed as part of a balanced diet.*

Which Type of Sea Moss Do We Use in Our Products?

We use only wildcrafted Chondrus crispus, a type of sea moss that naturally grows in cold North Atlantic waters. This species anchors to ocean rocks and absorbs trace minerals from its marine environment.

We do not use sea moss that is farmed in warm-water regions such as the Caribbean or sea moss that is sourced from China. Those are farmed varieties, grown on ropes in warm, shallow water. Ours grows wild in cold Atlantic water and is harvested by hand, which is what wildcrafted means. We choose wildcrafted Chondrus crispus for its dense natural mineral profile, its traceability, and its long history of traditional use.

Our supplements are made exclusively with wild-harvested Chondrus crispus sea moss, carefully selected for quality, traceability, and consistency.

Our Sea Moss Is Third-Party Tested

We conduct third-party lab tests for heavy metals, identity, and microbials on all our products to ensure the quality and safety of our sea moss. Testing for trace metals is a critical step, as even small amounts may pose a risk if not properly monitored.

Since trace metals can be found in all foods, including vegetables, we third-party test each batch twice, once upon the raw material arrival, whether it is intended to be sold as raw sea moss or used for encapsulation. For capsules, testing is conducted again by an independent third-party laboratory after encapsulation.

This double-checking process helps verify that our sea moss meets our internal safety and quality standards.

Sea Moss Is Available in Various Forms for Every Need

Sea moss comes in more than one form, and we carry them all: capsules if you want a measured serving with no taste, raw sea moss in gold, purple and red if you like to soak and blend your own gel at home, powder for smoothies and drinks, and sea moss paired with bladderwrack in one capsule, the classic combination. Whichever form fits your routine, it is the same wildcrafted Chondrus crispus.

Sea Moss Capsules

Convenient, pre-measured, and travel-friendly capsules made from wild-harvested sea moss for effortless daily mineral support without fillers, additives, or unnecessary binders commonly found in other capsule supplements.

Sea Moss & Bladderwrack

Naturally rich in iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
A source of iron, which supports red blood cell formation and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue*
Wildcrafted Irish sea moss and bladderwrack (Chondrus crispus and Fucus vesiculosus), not pool grown
200 vegan capsules (no gelatin), third party tested for heavy metals, made in the USA

Sea Moss & Bladderwrack Supplement 200 Capsules

$71.00 CAD

Sea Moss & Bladderwrack

Naturally rich in iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
A source of iron, which supports red blood cell formation and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue*
Wildcrafted Irish sea moss and bladderwrack (Chondrus crispus and Fucus vesiculosus), not pool grown like many Caribbean varieties
90 vegan capsules (no gelatin), no fillers or additives
Third party tested for heavy metals, made in the USA

Sea Moss & Bladderwrack 90 Capsules

$43.00 CAD

Sea Moss, Bladderwrack & Burdock Root

Naturally rich in iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
A wildcrafted blend of Irish sea moss, bladderwrack, and burdock root
90 vegan capsules, no fillers, binders, or additives
Third party tested for heavy metals, non GMO, made in the USA

Sea Moss, Bladderwrack and Burdock Root Supplement 90 Capsules (Irish Sea Moss)

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Sea Moss Supplement

Naturally rich in iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
600 mg wildcrafted Irish sea moss per capsule, 2,400 mg per serving
An excellent source of iron, which supports red blood cell formation and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue*
Wildcrafted Irish sea moss (Chondrus crispus), not pool grown like many Caribbean varieties
140 vegan capsules, no fillers or additives, third party tested for heavy metals

Sea Moss Supplement 140 Capsules

$60.00 CAD

Sea Moss & Moringa Supplement 90 Capsules

Naturally rich in iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
A source of iron, which supports healthy red blood cells and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue*
A wildcrafted blend of Irish sea moss and moringa leaf
90 vegan capsules, no fillers or additives, third party tested for heavy metals

Sea Moss & Moringa Supplement 90 Capsules

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Sea Moss & Moringa Supplement 90 Capsules

$43.00 CAD

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Sea Moss & Elderberry Supplement

Made with 675 mg of elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra) per serving
Naturally containing anthocyanins, the plant pigment that gives elderberries their deep purple color
A wildcrafted blend of Irish sea moss and elderberry
90 vegan capsules, no fillers or additives, third party tested for heavy metals

Sea Moss & Elderberry Supplement 90 Capsules

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Sea Moss & Elderberry Supplement 90 Capsules

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Raw Sea Moss

Pure and sun-dried whole sea moss with no additives. Ideal for making homemade sea moss gel for use in teas, smoothies, foods, skincare, and more.

Raw Chondrus Crispus Sea Moss Purple & Gold 4 OZ (Irish Sea Moss)

Raw wildcrafted purple and gold Chondrus crispus (Irish sea moss)
4 oz from Canada, sun dried, no preservatives or additives
For making your own sea moss gel

Raw Purple & Gold Sea Moss 4 oz (Chondrus Crispus, Irish Sea Moss)

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$43.00 CAD

Raw Gold Sea Moss 4 oz (Chondrus Crispus, Irish Sea Moss)

$48.00 CAD

Raw Chondrus Crispus Sea Moss Red 4 OZ (Irish Sea Moss)

Raw wildcrafted red Chondrus crispus (Irish sea moss)
4 oz from Canada, sun dried, no preservatives or additives
For making your own sea moss gel

Raw Red Sea Moss 4 oz (Chondrus Crispus, Irish Sea Moss)

$41.00 CAD

Sea Moss Soaps

Gentle cleansing bars infused with sea moss to nourish, soothe, and hydrate the skin while supporting a healthy moisture barrier. These bars are also enriched with true botanicals and herbs known for their skin-loving properties that promote overall skin health.

Sea Moss, Lavender and Soursop Soap

Handmade lavender soap bar with wildcrafted Irish sea moss and soursop leaf
Real soap, cured for weeks, not a synthetic detergent bar
Olive and coconut oil base, cleanses the face and body
Pure lavender and patchouli essential oils, no synthetic fragrance
Vegan, cruelty free, 6 oz, every ingredient listed

Sea Moss, Soursop, & Lavender Soap

$20.00 CAD

Sea Moss, Burdock Root, Eucalyptus, & Spearmint Soap

$20.00 CAD

Sea Moss, Sarsaparilla, & Lemongrass Soap

$20.00 CAD

Sea Moss Soap Bundle

Three handmade bars made with wildcrafted Irish sea moss (Chondrus crispus)
Lavender, lemongrass, and eucalyptus with spearmint
Real soap, cured for weeks, not synthetic detergent bars
Pure essential oils only, no synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no palm oil
Vegan, cruelty free, 6 oz each, 18 oz in total

Sea Moss Soap Bundle - Sea Moss, Burdock Root, Eucalyptus, & Spearmint Soap - Sea Moss, Soursop, & Lavender Soap and Sea Moss, Sarsaparilla, & Lemongrass Soap

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Sea Moss, Calendula, & Orange Grapefruit Soap

Handmade calendula soap bar with real petals, wildcrafted sea moss, orange and grapefruit
Real soap, cured for weeks, not a synthetic detergent bar
Olive and coconut oil base, cleanses the face and body
Pure orange, grapefruit and cedarwood essential oils, no synthetic fragrance
Vegan, cruelty free, 6 oz, every ingredient listed

Sea Moss, Calendula, & Orange Grapefruit Soap

$20.00 CAD

Sea Moss Face & Body Butter

Mineral-rich butter formulated with sea moss to hydrate, repair, and soften the skin naturally.

Sea Moss Face & Body Butter

Made with 100% wildcrafted chondrus crispus and with organic or wildcrafted herbs, this body butter moisturizes and soothes, leaving skin feeling soft. Suitable for all skin types.

Sea Moss Face & Body Butter

$43.00 CAD

Sea Moss Body Glow Bundle - Sea Moss & Bladderwrack Supplement, Sea Moss Face & Body Butter, Sea Moss, Soursop, & Lavender Soap

Sea Moss & Bladderwrack capsules, a Sea Moss Face and Body Butter, and a Sea Moss and Soursop soap
Sea moss and bladderwrack capsules, naturally rich in iodine for normal thyroid function and healthy skin*
The butter and soap moisturize and soothe, and leave skin feeling soft
Organic or wildcrafted, third party tested, and made in the USA

Sea Moss Body Glow Bundle - Sea Moss & Bladderwrack Supplement, Sea Moss Face & Body Butter, Sea Moss, Soursop, & Lavender Soap

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What Health Benefits Do People Experience from Sea Moss?

It’s important to note that sea moss has not been extensively studied in large human clinical trials. Because of this, there is no definitive clinical proof that sea moss itself directly produces specific health outcomes.

However, we do know that sea moss is naturally rich in several essential minerals and vitamins that have been thoroughly studied in human nutrition science. So while we’re waiting for the completion of long-term human trials into sea moss specifically, we can focus on the known benefits of the nutrients and minerals it contains, as confirmed by well-established research.

When consumed as part of a balanced diet, there is evidence that the minerals and vitamins present in sea moss may support several health benefits.

¿Qué es el musgo marino? Musgo marino es el nombre en español del sea moss irlandés (Chondrus crispus), un vegetal marino de las aguas frías del Atlántico. Aporta los minerales propios de la planta, incluyendo yodo y hierro. Lo vendemos en cápsulas, en polvo y crudo para preparar gel en casa.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.