Fungi
Although mushrooms seldom come to mind when one thinks of skin care, in reality, they contain a powerhouse of nutrients to feed your skin. Mushrooms contain Hyaluronic acid which moisturizes and plumps up skin, reducing age-related wrinkles and fine lines. They are also rich in Vitamin D, Selenium and potent antioxidants that protect the skin. Mushrooms contain high amounts of polysaccharides, which help hydrate skin and give it the nutrients it needs to promote cell regeneration and produce collagen.
Mushrooms can help treat acne due to their rich vitamin D content, they also contain Kojic acid which helps even skin tone, discoloration and age spots. Mushrooms contain anti-inflammatory compounds, which can help conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and acne as well as beta-glucans which can calm irritated or itchy skin. They are capable of penetrating deep into the skin, allowing your skin to topically absorb nutrients directly where they are needed.
We use several mushrooms native to our region in our products including: Turkey Tail (Trametes Versicolor), Reishi (Ganoderma tsugae), Ancient Lingzhi (Ganoderma applanatum), Chaga (inonotus obliquus), Tinder Conk (Fomes Fomentarius), Birch Polypore (Fomotopsis Betulina).
The following products feature medicinal mushroom extracts as a key ingredient:
Forest Spirit Massage+Bath Oil
Infinite Forest Massage+Bath Oil
Eternal Spring Massage+Bath Oil
Forest Temple Massage+Bath Oil
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