undefined 1
undefined 2
undefined 3
undefined 4
Chondrus Crispus
AKA “Irish Moss, Carrageenan Moss, Sea Moss”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Chondrus crispus
AKA: Irish Moss, Carrageenan Moss, Sea Moss
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Irish Moss
CAS #
244023-79-8
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Known as Irish moss, this red seaweed has been used for centuries in Celtic and Irish folk medicine as a nutritious food and natural thickener. Traditionally valued for skin hydration and used in traditional beauty preparations for its mucilage content.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR