Origins Dr.Weil Mega-Mushroom Soothing Treatment Lotion

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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. Adaptogens – commonly used in Ayurveda and TCM practices – have been a major talking point in the wellness realm with certain herbs and mushrooms (including cordyceps, chaga and reishi) said to have adaptogenic properties that allow the body to better deal with stress. Studies on adaptogens are promising. But while mushrooms themselves are rich in nutritional benefits (and any food that’s great for your health, is good for your skin), Dr. Borysiewicz is wary of topical skincare products that claim to have adaptogen qualities as there isn't sufficient evidence to support the claims. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:Reishi Mushroom, Fermented Chaga Mushroom, Adaptogenic Licorice Root &Plant-Derived Hyaluronic Acid. 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!

WHAT IT IS:An advanced skin strengthener.Now with Plantmunity Technology™, this advanced treatment lotion helps strengthen and soothe look of skin, reducing the appearance of redness and sensitised-looking skin. It works fast, leaving skin calmer and prepped for serum & moisturiser.There is also an often cited Japanese study that made patch tests with lavender oil for 9 years and found a huge increase in lavender oil sensitivity in 1997 (from 1.1% in 1990 to 8.7% in 1997 and 13.9% in 1998). This was the year when using dried lavender flowers in pillows, wardrobes, and elsewhere became fashionable in Japan, so it seems that increased exposure to lavenderresults in increased risk of sensitivity. 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.) 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.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? Fermented Chaga – the ferments function as pure powerhouses that help break down ingredients into tiny particles so that they are more bioavailable to skin. Fermented chaga comforts irritated skin and takes down inflammation. 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.

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. Similar to most ingredient trends, the mushroom movement isn’t completely a completely new phenomenon. “Mushrooms have long been used in Asia for their ability to improve health, maintain vitality, preserve a youthful appearance, and to counter the adverse health effects of chronic stress,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, a US-based medical doctor and practitioner of integrative medicine. His collaboration with Origins, which began in 2005, arguably brought mushroom skincare to the Western mainstream. According to him, studies on unique mushroom species show promising anti-inflammatory effects and the topical use of these mushrooms may help protect skin from skin damage caused by environmental aggressors. Truffles Smells of potato peelings On there plus side, it smoothed my skin and people noticed and even said that it was glowing, but I won't be buying it again based on the smell. Its a very earthy scent which after some thought, reminded me of a bowl full of cold potato peelings. I much prefer the ginseng one which smells of orange cremes! From shiitake to turkey tail, the mushroom universe is rich in diversity. When it comes to formulating his Mega Mushroom range, Dr. Weil looked to cordyceps, reishi and fermented chaga for these benefits: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%. 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. 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.” 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.