Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract

Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract at a Glance

• From the reishi mushroom
• Rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds
• Evens skin tone and can have a lifting effect
• May influence genetic aging factors

Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract Description

(mushroom) stem extract is derived from the stems of the reishi mushroom, long lauded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its restorative properties. In recent decades, science supports the assertion that when consumed, not applied topically, this type of mushroom does have some impressive benefits for human health, from helping control blood glucose levels to modulating the immune system.

As it turns out, reishi is good when applied topically as well. Research demonstrates, as with many other fungi, that this mushroom extract is rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds that fight the ravages of oxidative stress. There are also studies that demonstrate reishi’s ability to inhibit an enzyme (tyrosinase) that encourages skin hyperpigmentation, making it valuable in products designed to even skin tone.

can modify certain epigenetic changes – that is, changes within genes – that influence aging, making it an exciting ingredient to consider when it comes to anti-aging. This can lead to visible changes in skin, such as lifting and tightening effects and influencing the aging signatures of skin cells and collagen-producing cells known as fibroblasts.

in skin care range from 1–3% when supplied in a water and glycol base.

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