The Hottest Skincare Trend Your Skin On Shrooms, Mushrooms That Is!

The Hottest Skincare Trend Your Skin On Shrooms, Mushrooms That Is!

The Hottest Skincare Trend Your Skin On Shrooms, Mushrooms That Is!

 

There are always beauty trends, especially in skincare, as many are looking for that magical elixir for the fountain of youth. Besides more vegan products and preservative-free, we are starting to see skincare regimens that include superfoods, like mushrooms! 

 

When it comes to skincare, mushrooms can be pretty magical — which is why they have been used in ancient Chinese medicinal techniques, dating back to 400 A.D. So, if you want to find out the magical powers of mushrooms and why they are the hottest skincare trend, continue reading.

 

reishi mushroom chaga mushroom oyster mushroom wood ear mushroom

What Kinds Of Mushrooms Are Great For My Skin

Well, let's start by saying there is not one magical shroom! Different strains offer different properties and benefits, which is why you should look for a product that contains a variety of other extracts to get the most benefits.

 

For example, Reishi, commonly referred to as the mushroom of immortality, is full of antioxidants that help prevent damage to your cells. This shroom also contains beta-glucans that are great at keeping the skin hydrated. In turn, it can help fight against environmental aggressors that can damage the skin while locking in hydration. 

 

It is also essential to educate yourself on the method of extraction and where they are being sourced so you can get the full benefit of the mushroom. 

 

Understanding The Mushroom Extraction Process

Now there is no need to go picking through the forest for those magical mushrooms, as fresh mushrooms will not do the trick. Unfortunately, many fresh and dried shrooms are indigestible unless they have gone through some extraction process. Plus, the active ingredients are too low to have any impact or therapeutic effect.

 

This is because mushrooms are made of Chitin (pronounced as KY-tin). Think of this like the exoskeleton of a mushroom, like that in shellfish or insects. This chitin cell wall is where all the bioactive components are locked behind. 

 

There are two most common processes to get your shrooms, either from a powder creation or an extraction process through a hot water extraction procedure. (HWE)

 

Powder Extraction

This process uses all the mushroom, grain, and mycelium parts, by dehydrating at temperatures that do not fully break down the Chitin and then, once dried, are made into a powder. This form is high in starch and not so bioavailable for absorption.

 

Hot Water Extraction 

Many eastern cultures have used this process for centuries. This is the most traditional process focusing on the mushroom's whole fruit body, not the grain or mycelium. Hot water extraction is done by heating the mushrooms in water and simmering it for an extended period until it becomes a decoction. (a liquor resulting from concentrating the essence of the mushroom by heating).

 

After the hot water extraction, the substance is spray-dried (a method of producing a dry powder from a liquid or slurry by rapidly drying with a hot gas). 

 

The hot water extraction works wonders as Chitin is heat-sensitive; this means that heat-treated procedures can break down these rigid cellular walls, unlike powder dehydration extraction that does not fully break down the Chitin.

 researching mushroom powder

What To Look For When Selecting

As you can see from above, it is essential to look for mushroom extracts made from the shrooms' whole fruit body, as the powder extraction is made by dehydrated or grinding without the nutritional fruiting. 

 

The fruiting is where all the beneficial compounds are located—ranging from proteins, B-vitamins, vitamin D, minerals, and essential nutrients called beta-glucans.

 

The Magical Powers Of Mushrooms For Your Skin

A study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research found that phenolic veratric acid, one of the major benzoic acid that occurs naturally in mushrooms, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant activities, that helps to improve the look of wrinkles. 

 

The bottom line, the benefits of mushrooms are enormous. They have a great deal of nutritional value, are full of micronutrients, are low in carbohydrates and sodium and high in fiber and potassium (more than a banana), oh, and they have no fat!

 

Whether you add mushroom supplements to your diet or make your own DIY skincare mask, you will be happy to know that several scientific studies and doctors found that mushrooms extracts and their bioactive metabolites constitute essential ingredients that can help combat aging. They can also aid in reducing the severity of inflammatory skin disease, and correcting hyperpigmentation disorders. See some of the magical shroom powers below:

 full of antioxidants

Full Of Antioxidants- Chaga mushrooms contain incredibly high antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals that lead to premature aging.

 

Boosts Collagen- Shiitake mushrooms contain the antioxidant L-ergothioneine that can renew cellular turnover resulting in healthy collagen and elastin production. This shroom also contains kojic acid, known for lightening the skin.

 

Reduces Inflammation- Lions Mane mushrooms reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.

 

Exfoliates The Skin- Cordyceps are a fascinating fungus that is great at deeply cleansing the skin. It also provides excellent anti-aging properties fighting cellular damage by neutralizing free radicals.

 brighten skin

Replenish And Repair The Skin- Maitake mushrooms are rich in antioxidants, vitamins B and C, minerals, and amino acids.

 

Brightens The Skin- Mushroom ingredients combat skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation.

 

Anti-aging Benefits- Mushrooms are full of vitamin D, which helps boost elasticity and collagen production.  

 

The Best Pure Mushroom Extract

Ready to take advantage of all the skincare benefits mushrooms have to offer? If so, you need to try our Superfood 10 Mushroom Powder Extract Blend that contain all six mushrooms mentioned above plus 4 others. And be rest assured that we use hot water extraction for our powder.

See the formulation below:

  • Reishi
  • Chaga
  • Maitake
  • Cordyceps
  • Shiitake
  • Lions Mane
  • TurkeyTail
  • Oyster
  • Phellinus Linteus
  • Wood Ear Mushroom

Our Game-Changing Formula

  • USDA certified organic
  • Made in FDA registered facility
  • Gluten Free
  • 100% WHOLE FRUITING BODIES, NO mycelium (grain)
  • Free from fillers, grains, and mycelium
  • Vegan friendly
  • Mostly wild mountain harvested mushrooms
  • NOT genetically engineered mushrooms

 

DIY Exfoliating Mushroom Mask

 

Now that you've educated yourself on all the fantastic benefits of mushrooms in your skincare, why not make your own mushroom mask that will leave your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and looking radiant. 

 

Exfoliating Mushroom Mask Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of the 10 Organic Mushroom Powder Extract Supplement
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt or coffee grinds for texturized exfoliate.
  • 1 tbsp of a carrier oil, like coconut, shea butter, or jojoba. 
  • Mix all ingredients into a granular paste.

 

To Apply: 

  • Apply to the skin in a circular motion to exfoliate. You will feel the granules on your skin. 
  • Leave the scrub on for 15 - 30 minutes and then wash off with cool water and pat face dry.

 

In conclusion, mushrooms are an effective ingredient to aid in healthy, younger-looking skin, used internally and topically! And while shrooms aren't precisely a new ingredient as more studies arise, the interest in plant-based superfood ingredients is forcing a more in-depth discovery into non-chemical ingredients in skincare, leading mushrooms to be one of the new hottest skincare ingredients!

 

 

 

 

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