Mushrooms: the new anti-aging trend

Mushrooms may seem unexpected as cosmetic ingredients, but they actually have incredible benefits that promote healthy skin.

Why are mushrooms seen as the new miracle ingredient in anti-aging cosmetics?

Historically considered valuable allies for health in traditional Asian medicine, recent scientific discoveries have revealed the potential of mushrooms as cosmetic ingredients, through their antioxidant, moisturizing, brightening and anti-inflammatory properties, thus offering new perspectives to your skin, to protect it against external aggressions and slow down the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, pigment spots, loss of suppleness and elasticity.

Among the trendiest mushrooms used in cosmetic formulations, such as creams, lotions or serums, we find:

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as Lingzhi, a red mushroom considered a gem of nature due to its high concentration of natural active ingredients.

With its reputation as the « mushroom of immortality », it has been used for thousands of years for its ability to improve the appearance and health of the skin.

Reishi mushroom is a true anti-aging shield and is a miracle cure, thanks to its unique antioxidant properties, which help reduce the signs of aging, maintain a moisturized and balanced skin and prevent and repair blemishes. damage caused by acne.

It is suitable for all skin types, and is particularly effective for mature, dull and stressed skin.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a wild mushroom, also known as Chaga in Russia, often referred to as the « diamond of the northern forests » because of its charred wood appearance. However, behind this appearance lies an incredible potential for the future of anti-aging cosmetics.

Chaga is one of the most powerful antioxidants on the market. It contains a wealth of minerals, trace elements and vitamins, such as magnesium, potassium, manganese, germanium, phosphorus, silicon, copper, zinc, selenium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, D and K.

A true pearl of nature that helps strengthen and deeply nourish the skin with its unique nutrients. It helps slow the aging process, soothe skin irritations and fight blemishes, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to improve the skin’s natural glow.

Tremella, also known scientifically as Tremella Fuciformis or Snow Mushroom, is a gelatinous-looking wonder that grows in tropical and subtropical regions.

However, it’s not just its unique appearance that makes it a must-have, this mushroom is a wealth in terms of biochemical composition, with proteins, vitamin D, polysaccharides, amino acids, minerals, glycogen and more.

A composition that gives it many advantages:

• Deep Hydration: Tremella attracts moisture to hydrate the skin from within, like hyaluronic acid, reducing skin dryness, leaving the skin feeling younger and refreshed.

• Eternal youth: a mushroom rich in collagen, which will increase its production and slow down the signs of aging.

• A lightening action: Tremella will block the production of melanin, thus reducing dark spots, scars and variations in skin color for a radiant complexion.

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