What is sea moss and what is it good for?
Sea moss is a Chondrus crispus commonly called Irish moss or Carrageen moss and has many health benefits. It is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and here in North America in the California Coast. Sea moss is an algae. The texture of this algae is firm and the color ranges from bright green towards the surface of the water, to deep red at greater depths.
What is it good for? Sea moss is great for improving hair growth as it is full of Vitamin E. Vitamin E fights against oxidative stress, which is the culprit behind hair loss. It’s also great for the skin, if you suffer from acne or oily skin. Sea moss has antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial functions. In addition, Sea moss has been scientifically proven to help with weight loss, help you build lean muscle, rev up energy and metabolism as well as boost up your immune system.
Where can you find products with sea moss? Well, our Ventura Certified Farmers Market of course! You can visit our Santa Clarita Location on Sundays from 8:30am-12pm and there you will find L’Angelique and the sea moss products you are looking for. She carries sea moss beverages, purple sea moss gel, gold sea moss gel, sea moss shake, sea moss beet juice, potato salad with Aloe Vera & sea moss dressing, sea moss latte coffee and so much more.