Sea moss and biotin are two of the most popular picks for a "glow" routine. One is a mineral-rich seaweed, the other is a B vitamin. Here's what each one actually does, and what it doesn't.
Written by Vita Globe Editorial Team | Reviewed against peer-reviewed research and NIH guidance
Will sea moss and biotin give me glowing skin?
Honestly, the evidence is modest for both. Biotin is a B vitamin your body uses to make keratin, but the hair, skin and nail benefits are best documented in people who are actually deficient, which is uncommon.[2] Sea moss is a mineral-rich seaweed with naturally occurring iodine and potassium, and human research on its skin effects is limited.[1]
Caveat: This duo is a simple, 100% vegan beauty routine, not an overnight fix. Give anything you add 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use before judging it.
Sources: NIH: Biotin · NIH: Iodine · Verified 2026-10-28
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Why these two are bundled together
A lot of people looking for a beauty routine want to skip animal-sourced collagen. This duo is fully vegan: our Sea Moss Gummies plus our Biotin 5,000mcg Gummies, both pectin-based with no gelatin. It's two gummies a day and an easy routine to stick with.
For more on sea moss on its own, see Sea Moss Benefits: What the Research Actually Shows. For more on biotin, see Best Supplements for Hair Growth: What the Evidence Actually Supports.
What biotin actually does
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a cofactor in the pathways your body uses to build keratin, the protein in hair and nails.[2] True deficiency is rare in people who eat a varied diet, and there isn't strong evidence that extra biotin improves hair or nails if you aren't deficient.[2] It's water-soluble and considered low-risk at typical supplement doses.
One important note: biotin can interfere with some lab tests, including certain thyroid and heart tests. Tell your doctor you take it before any blood work.[2]
What sea moss actually does
Sea moss is a red seaweed eaten as a food for generations. It naturally contains minerals like iodine and potassium, and our Sea Moss Gummies pair it with bladderwrack and burdock root in a berry gummy.[3] We don't make skin claims for sea moss, because the human research isn't there yet.
The thing to know is iodine. Seaweed iodine content varies, and too much iodine can affect thyroid function.[1] More in Is Sea Moss Safe? Iodine, Thyroid and Side Effects Explained.
The honest summary
- Biotin's benefits are best documented in people who are deficient, which is uncommon.[2]
- Sea moss is a mineral-rich food. Its skin effects in people haven't been well studied.
- Tell your doctor about biotin before blood work, and about sea moss if you have a thyroid condition.[1][2]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long until I notice anything?
Hair and nails grow slowly, so give any routine 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use before deciding if it's working for you.
Will biotin mess up my bloodwork?
It can. Biotin can interfere with certain lab tests and give falsely high or low results.[2] Tell your doctor or lab you take it, and ask whether to pause it before your test.
Is the iodine in sea moss a concern?
Sea moss and bladderwrack naturally contain iodine, and seaweed iodine levels can vary a lot. Adults need 150mcg a day, and the upper limit is 1,100mcg.[1] If you have a thyroid condition, take thyroid medication, or are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor before adding sea moss. More in Is Sea Moss Safe? Iodine, Thyroid and Side Effects Explained.
Is this bundle vegan?
Yes. Both gummies in this bundle are pectin-based, with no gelatin.
Sources
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Iodine — Health Professional Fact Sheet.
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Biotin — Health Professional Fact Sheet.
- Vita Globe. Sea Moss Gummies and Biotin 5,000mcg Gummies: product formulations, verified against live product pages.
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