What Are The Benefits of Sea Moss Soap?

Sea Moss is chock full of nutrients and minerals, and when it is incorporated into soap, its composition really blooms. Ok, bad algae joke. But you get where we are going.

The natural mucilage serves as a humectant, helping Sea Moss Soap retain moisture, which in turn helps your skin hydrate. Then there are the polysaccharides. They help to establish a post lather protective coat.

What's more, the chemical composition of Sea Moss Soap makes it a bit more expiration resistant than other bars you might find at the local apothecary.

What is Sea Moss

Sea moss, also known as Irish moss or by its scientific name Chondrus crispus, is a species of red algae that grows along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America.

What makes sea moss particularly interesting is its rich composition of minerals and nutrients. It contains 92 of the 102 minerals that the human body needs, including iodine, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. But perhaps its most remarkable feature is its high content of carrageenan, a natural thickening agent.

It is said that the algae gained its common name "Irish moss" during the 19th century Irish Potato Famine, when coastal communities relied on it as a vital food source during times of extreme hardship.

How to prep Sea Moss for Soap Making

The pH level of Irish Moss leans toward alkalinity, so note that first when you do your prep work to cold process some soap.