Mushrooms Are The Magic Ingredient You Need in Your Skincare
While mushroom varieties are not exactly new ingredients, they have gone under the radar in terms of their benefits and uses within skincare.
Mushrooms have been used in cuisine, holistic wellness and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, but are now in high demand within natural skincare, becoming the hero of many new products.
Here a few of the types of mushrooms commonly used in skincare today and their benefits:
| 🍄 Mushroom | ✨ Key Benefits | 🌿 Skin Concerns | 🧴 Common Uses | 🎉 Fun Fact |
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| Reishi |
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Known as the “mushroom of immortality” |
| Tremella |
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Also known as ‘snow mushroom‘ it holds water better than hyaluronic acid |
| Shiitake |
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Symbol of “youthfulness and longevity” |
| Chaga |
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Richer in antioxidants than blueberries and popular as tea for immune support |
| Maitake |
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“Maitake” translates from Japanese as “dancing mushroom” |
| Cordyceps |
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Used by athletes historically to improve endurance, energy, and stamina |
🔑Key Takeaway:
While the humble mushroom may be currently trending, but its influence is here to stay for the long haul.
