Sea moss (aka Irish moss) is a form of algae that has many purported benefits—we’ve heard that it might help stimulate proper thyroid function, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and improve ...

People on TikTok are trying Irish sea moss to help clear skin and alleviate bloating. Irish sea moss has existed as a form of alternative medicine for centuries, with roots in Ireland and Jamaica.

“There are thousands of different varieties of seaweed with three main categories: green, red and brown,” Koll tells me. Sea moss is a type of red seaweed, which falls more broadly into the algae ...

TikTok’s wellness world has been rife with people eating sea moss gel out of glass jars. “Started taking sea moss gel about 3-4 weeks ago and now my skin is glowing more than ever before,” one LA ...

Native to the Atlantic coast of North America and Europe, sea moss has been used for medicinal and dietary reasons since the mid-1800s. Also known as “Irish moss” due to its popularity during ...