Reishi mushroom contains beta-glucans, an antioxidant that benefits the skin at a deep level of hydration. At Kossma Beauty, we love the nourishing, hyaluronic acid-like effect that pulls moisture into the skin. It also boasts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties that may improve the health and appearance of the skin. Reishi mushroom's polysaccharides and triterpenoids have anti-aging effects, improving skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting cell renewal. It may also protect the skin from damage caused by UV radiation and environmental toxins.
Similar to Hyaluronic Acid but Safer
Reishi mushroom and hyaluronic acid are two skincare ingredients that work differently to moisturize the skin. While both are effective, we advocate for Reishi mushroom as better for deep moisturization. We believe this because in certain environmental conditions, like very dry or low-humidity climates, hyaluronic acid can pull moisture from the deeper layers of the skin, effectively drying it out!
Reishi mushroom contains beta-glucans that penetrate into the skin cells, providing intense deep hydration, like hyaluronic acid. But it also forms a protective barrier that prevents water from evaporating on the skin, unlike hyaluronic acid. This makes Reishi mushroom a great option for all skin types and in any environmental condition.
Harvested with Care
At Kossma Beauty, we source our Reishi mushrooms from a small, independent mushroom farm in Florida, where we use both the fruiting body and stem because they hold different and complementing constituents. Most companies that use fungi in skincare and supplements predominantly use the stems. The polysaccharides and triterpenoids present in the fruiting body moisturize and have anti-inflammatory properties that can improve skin hydration and soothe irritated skin. These compounds also have antioxidant properties that can protect the skin from damage caused by oxidative stress. The ganoderic acids (a type of triterpenoid compound) found in the fruiting body have anti-aging effects, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The stem of the Reishi mushroom contains proteins, enzymes, and fibers that help support the skin's natural barrier function and promote skin elasticity.
