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Reishi, Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms as Skincare Ingredients

Reishi, Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms as Skincare Ingredients

Reishi, Shiitake, Oyster mushroom

What they found

A review finds reishi, shiitake and oyster mushrooms offer anti-aging, antioxidant and hydrating skin benefits.

A review finds reishi, shiitake and oyster mushrooms offer anti-aging, antioxidant and hydrating skin benefits.

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Narrative review

Narrative review

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Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus ostreatus

Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus ostreatus

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Archives of Dermatological Research

Archives of Dermatological Research

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), shiitake (Lentinula edodes), and oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are emerging as powerful skincare ingredients, offering anti-aging, antioxidant, and hydrating benefits. They protect against UV damage, reduce wrinkles, and fight inflammation, thanks to bioactive compounds that inhibit enzymes linked to skin aging.

Mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), shiitake (Lentinula edodes), and oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are emerging as powerful skincare ingredients, offering anti-aging, antioxidant, and hydrating benefits. They protect against UV damage, reduce wrinkles, and fight inflammation, thanks to bioactive compounds that inhibit enzymes linked to skin aging.

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