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Morel Extract Improved Skin Moisture in Face Masks

Morel Extract Improved Skin Moisture in Face Masks

Morel

What they found

Morel extracts in facial masks increased skin moisture and protected against oxidative stress.

Morel extracts in facial masks increased skin moisture and protected against oxidative stress.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – formulation study

Human – formulation study

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Morchella spp.

Morchella spp.

Compound

polysaccharides; proteins

polysaccharides; proteins

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Moisture Retention

Moisture Retention

Morel mushrooms (Morchella spp.) show strong antioxidant and moisture-retaining activity when used in skincare, helping protect skin from oxidative stress while improving hydration and radiance. In this formulation study, morel extracts rich in polysaccharides and proteins increased skin moisture and vitality in facial mask applications.

Morel mushrooms (Morchella spp.) show strong antioxidant and moisture-retaining activity when used in skincare, helping protect skin from oxidative stress while improving hydration and radiance. In this formulation study, morel extracts rich in polysaccharides and proteins increased skin moisture and vitality in facial mask applications.

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