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  Sea Moss for Skin: A Natural Approach to Skincare Author: John S. Matthews  |  Updated: Monday, 13 October 2025  |  13:30 BST Looking for a clean, plant-based ingredient to simplify your skincare? Sea moss—a naturally occurring red seaweed—has long been used in food and home remedies, and is now finding a place in minimalist routines as a gentle, texture-rich gel. If you prefer fewer ingredients and a back-to-basics approach, sea moss is worth a closer look. Featured Summary: Sea moss gel can be used as a simple, plant-based mask or hydrator: apply a thin layer to clean skin for 10–15...

How to Identify Fake Sea Moss Author: John S. Matthews  |  Updated: Monday, 13 October 2025  |  14:55 BST With sea moss trending in the UK, buyers are seeing a flood of look-alike products: pool-grown, bleached, pre-soaked, or preserved gels marketed as “premium.” This long-form guide merges everything you need into one page — what to check before you buy, simple tests you can do at home, and the right questions to ask any seller. Featured Summary: Real, wildcrafted sea moss shows natural variation in colour and strand shape, a wiry/firm dry feel, and a light marine scent. Red flags: bleach-white...

What Are the Benefits of Burdock Root? Author: John S. Matthews  |  Updated: Monday, 13 October 2025  |  15:55 BST Burdock root (Arctium lappa) has been part of European and Asian food traditions for centuries and is still enjoyed worldwide today. Beyond the kitchen, it’s well known in herbal traditions, where it’s been used for a range of everyday purposes. This guide covers what it is, how people commonly use it, nutrition highlights, sensible safety notes, and easy ways to try it—plus a simple pairing with sea moss. Featured Summary: Burdock root is an edible root with a mild, earthy taste....

Sea Moss Recipes Author: John S. Matthews  |  Updated: Monday, 11 October 2025  |  16:32 BST Sea moss gel adds silky texture and a gentle, neutral taste to everyday recipes. Below you’ll find a UK-friendly set of ideas with precise measurements—from smoothies and soups to sauces, porridge, and simple desserts—plus a quick DIY gel method. Featured Summary: Most people use 1–2 tablespoons of sea moss gel daily (new users: start with 1 teaspoon). Stir into smoothies, soups, warm (not boiling) drinks, sauces, or porridge. Keep gel refrigerated and use a clean spoon. DIY Sea Moss Gel (Small Batch) Rinse 50 g...