Reishi Mushroom for Skincare

 Reishi Mushroom for Skin Care



The reishi mushroom, or Ganoderma lucidum, is an herbal mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine practices. Extract from the reishi mushroom contains several chemical compounds, specifically ganodermic acids, which aid in the health, immunity and vitality of human skin. As part of a nutritious and balanced diet, or as an ingredient in skin care products, reishi mushrooms might contribute to the youthful appearance and overall function of your skin.

Inflammation

Red reishi mushrooms contain ganodermic acid and ling zhi 8-protein. According to Reishi.com, a which is a guide to Reishi mushrooms, ganodermic acid and ling zhi 8-protein contain anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory properties that help regulate the immune and circulatory systems. Because of these properties, the reishi mushroom is used in traditional Chinese medicine to help reduce skin inflammation, puffiness and wrinkles

Skin Vitality

Xianzhilou, a Chinese website for organic living and Chinese medicine, explains that the Reishi mushroom contains ingredients that cause melanin suppression as well as other beneficial trace elements. These contents might help reduce the presence of and destruction caused by free radicals, promote cell regeneration to increase skin thickness and texture.

External Skin Problems

Reishi mushrooms might also be effective in treating external skin problems such as scrapes, skin wounds, insect stings, sunburns and rashes, according to Magic Mushroom, an Australian-based information website on mushrooms. The website explains that reishi mushrooms contain polysaccharides, which have immune-enhancing properties, as well as other constituents that are anti-hypersensitive and anti-allergenic, which can help to fight off skin irritants and build skin immunity.

Considerations

The reishi mushroom does not have any associated side-effects for people who are not allergic to mushrooms. However, speak with a doctor or dermatologist before taking or using reishi mushrooms or extracts for skin care

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/550604-reishi-mushroom-for-skin-care/#ixzz1yEuMWKmX

Comments

  1. MackJune 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Aside from being an excellent addition to your skin care regimen, mushrooms are also rich in vitamins and minerals that can improve one’s health. Canthaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment that is cetagorized under the larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenoids, acts as an antioxidant that boosts immunity, slows the growth of cancer cells, and helps prevent skin and breast cancer. That being said, mushrooms can be a good addition to skin care products.

    [Mack Shepperson]

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