In addition to these, “mushroom polysaccharides are very effective moisturising agents,” offers Dr. Borysiewicz, who notes that the tremella polysaccharide, in particular, has better moisture retention than 0.02 per cent hyaluronic acid according to this study. She also highlights that mushrooms are also potent in antioxidants which are key for protecting skin against environmental damage. Can mushrooms help with stressed out skin?

Ingredients kojic acid (found in shiitake) and beta glucans (found in reishi, turkey tail, shiitake and maitake) are also widely used in skincare. The former helps with brightening hyperpigmentation and acne scarring while the latter acts as not only a humectant to keep skin plush and hydrated, but also bolsters the skin barrier. A well-known thing about Caffeine isthat it improves the microcirculation of the blood vessels. Though conventional wisdom and anecdotal evidence says that this property is helpful for dark under-eye circles and puffy eyes, we have to mention that the double-blind research we have found about a 3% caffeine gel concluded that " the overall efficacy of the selected caffeine gel in reducing puffy eyes was not significantly different from that of its gel base." But you know, the proof is in the pudding. HOW TO USE:After cleansing, pour the formula into the palm of your hand or a cotton pad and dab onto the skin. Skincare formulas that incorporate mushrooms offer enhanced moisturising, soothing and brightening effects while softening the appearance of skin damage and ageing. Which mushrooms are found in skincare?WHAT IT DOES:Helps renew & protect. Now with 10x more Reishi, it helps renew by soothing the appearance of visible irritation. It protects by supporting skin’s barrier, while Adaptogenic Licorice Root helps support skin’s defenses against external aggressors that can lead to early signs of ageing.

KazaNoo Soothes skin I bought this to try and calm my skin after a medication reaction. It's marvellous,soothes and calms. I love the smell,earthy and natural. Now my skin is recovered Iuse the hydra gel during the day and pop this on at night.I'm an Origins convert! Centella Asiatica also often shows up in products that try to treat cellulite or striae. Of course, it cannot make a miracle but it might have some effect via regulating microcirculation and normalizing the metabolism in the cells of connective tissues. Aga902 Great product I can't get used to the scent though. It helps to soothe the irritation and reduce the redness of my skin so I will definitely buy it again. I wish the experience was a bit more pleasant due to the medicinal smell that follows me for hours after application. Another thing Caffeine is used for in body care products is its anti-cellulite effects. In theory, it can speed up the lipolysis process (the "fat burning" by our cells) andstimulate the draining lymph system that might lead to the improvement of cellulite. But here again, the evidence that it actually makes a measurable, let alone visible, improvement on actualhuman beings is limited (we could find only some animal skin studies or caffeine being combined with other actives).

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Madecassoside can also help in burn wound healing through increasing antioxidant activity and enhancing collagen synthesis. Asiaticoside was shown to increase antioxidant levels on rats skin when applied at 0.2%. Sham23 Skin care This product is perfect for sensitive skin - it’s most definitely the best I’ve ever used. I’m 77 and constantly get compliments on my good skin - I put it down to Dr Weil Serum and moisturiser.

Issy4 Face cream Lovely cream absorbs well in to the skin did not notice too much of a earthy smell Cordyceps – widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional Tibetan Medicine to ease signs of fatigue in the complexion. Another pro is that lavender oil has some nice antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It also has some localpain relieving and muscle relaxing magical powers. Lavender oil is also often claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties. We have found a study confirming this but it was the essential oil of the leaves and not the much more commonly used flowers and the two differ in their main chemical compounds very much. (The main components of the flower essential oil are linalyl acetate and linalool [around 80% the two together] while it is 1,8-Cineole [around 65%] in the essential oil of the leaves.) Consultant dermatologist Dr Catherine Borysiewicz adds: “The study of mushrooms and their constituent ‘myochemicals’ has revealed an interesting natural source of agents that can provide the basis for new pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritional products . Increasingly, now we have cosmeceutical products that are cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrids that offer deeper activity in our skin.” Adaptogens are used in herbal medicine to promote ‘homeostasis’ or increased resistance to stress. Whether this is a true effect has been challenged by the European Medicines Agency and at present it is not a term that’s accepted in pharmacological or clinical practice in the EU,” she explains.Molly Best moisturiser ever had First cream I've ever used that's actually made my skin feel moisturised, it's like a drink for the skin... It soothes red, sore and tired skin like nothing else, highly recommend!