- INCI Name:Chondrus Crispus
- Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Brightening Agent, Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Moisturizing Agent
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Clean at Sephora
- Benefit Claims:Complexion, Smoothing, Soothing, Brightening, Fine Lines Reduction, Tensing Effect, Exfoliating, Hydrating, Wrinkle Refinement, Water Absorbent, Moisturizing, Stimulating
Nuwen Lichen is manually harvested, at low tide from May to October. A short sun exposition turns the alga’s color to white. Once totally dried, Irish moss becomes very hard. Chondrus crispus, commonly named Irish moss or white seaweed, is a red alga that belongs to the Rhodophycees family. Its length could reach 10 to 20 cm. Its name is directly linked to its natural aspect, as crispus means « curly » in Latin.