Sea Moss Gel FAQs
How is your Sea Moss Gel prepared?
To prepare Sea Moss Gel, our Dried Sea Moss is cleaned and soaked with spring water and a squeeze of key lime juice. The soaked Sea Moss is then blended with spring water and refrigerated. This method is used to help preserve all of the minerals and vitamins and maximize the benefits.
Where is your Sea Moss Gel prepared?
The Sea Moss Guy Inc. is CFIA approved. All orders are prepared and packaged in a commercial kitchen facility, where our staff is food handler certified. Products are 100% natural, with no artificial additives or preservatives, to ensure you are receiving the best.
How do I use Sea Moss Gel?
Due to its versatile texture, minimal smell, and minimal taste, Sea Moss Gel can be consumed on its own or added to your favorite smoothie, protein shake, tea, or juice recipe. You can even use this product to make your own salad dressing, dip for fruit, face mask, or hydrating hair mask. It also makes for a great vegan thickening agent when cooking soups, sauces, and stews.
This product must be kept sealed and refrigerated. It is recommended to consume 1-2 tablespoons per day. Please also use care to avoid cross-contamination by always using clean utensils.
Can Sea Moss Gel be applied directly onto my skin and hair?
Yes. Sea Moss Gel can be applied directly onto the skin and hair as a hydrating moisture mask, great to help sooth acne, burns, rashes, and other skin conditions. It should be washed off with lukewarm water after 10-15 minutes.
What size should I get?
We recommend the 16 oz jar for one person who is consuming the recommended daily dosage. The 32 oz jar is best for customers who will be sharing the product with other members of their household or for customers who want to use the Sea Moss Gel as a face or hair mask, as well as consuming daily.
How long does Sea Moss Gel last?
Sea Moss Gel has a shelf life of approximately 3 weeks when kept refrigerated. It has been known to vary in spoilage and is not intended to be stored but rather to be consumed while fresh. It is recommended to consume 1-2 tablespoons every day.
Can I freeze Sea Moss Gel?
Absolutely! If you have a lot of Sea Moss Gel and are worried about it going bad, try scooping it into ice cube trays and freezing it to increase the shelf life from 3 weeks to 3 months.
Sea Moss ice cubes are convenient and easy to add to your smoothies, soups, or porridge. You can also use them on your face in the mornings to help reduce puffiness, shrink pores, and brighten your skin.
How can I tell if my Sea Moss Gel has spoiled?
Signs of spoilage include an odd pungent aroma or taste, a slimy coating on the top layer, and/or mold. If you suspect spoilage, please discontinue use immediately.
Can Sea Moss Gel be shipped without spoiling?
Our Sea Moss Gel can be shipped anywhere that same or next-day shipping services are available from Toronto, Canada. Thermal packaging and ice packs are used to help maintain the condition of the product. For our customers outside of Canada or those looking to save money on shipping we recommend our Dried Sea Moss, which comes with easy-to-follow instructions for preparing your own Sea Moss Gel at home.
What is the difference between the colors?
Certain colors contain phytonutrients that offer additional benefits unique to them. We recommend starting with the gold variety for first-time users, as the other colors are known to have additional nutrients and a slightly stronger smell and taste. Click here for more details on the benefits of the different colors.