Polyporus umbellatus (mushroom) extract is a type of medicinal mushroom used in skincare for its antioxidant and skin brightening properties.
Polyporus umbellatus (mushroom) is a species of medicinal mushroom, typically found growing on roots of old beeches or oak. It has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine, and has more recently been adopted for use in cosmetics due to its skin brightening properties.
Polyporus umbellatus (mushroom) extract contains naturally occurring kojic acid, which is a known tyrosinase inhibitor. Tyrosinase in an enzyme involved in the production of melanin in our skin, so ingredients that can inhibit this enzyme, can in turn reduce the over-production of melanin and fade visible areas of hyperpigmentation. Polyporus umbellatus extract also has antioxidant properties to protect the skin from free radicals.
If any of the following apply Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract might be a good option for you:
If any of the following apply it might be best to avoid Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract:
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