Active Ingredients Derived from Microorganisms: Corthellus Shiitake Extract (Lentinula Edodes)

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

• first medicinal macrofungus to enter the realm of modern biotechnology
• polysaccharide-rich
• long-chain molecules composed of sugar units
• immunopotentiators
• lightening benefits
• antioxidant
• anti-inflammatory

Question 2

How does it contribute to anti-aging?

Answer 2

• antioxidant L-ergothioneine
• prevents cell breakdown
• encourages faster cellular renewal process
• stimulates collagen and elastin production
• veratric acid anti-wrinkle effect

Question 3

How does it brighten skin tone?

Answer 3

• kojic acid
• slows down the production of melanin
• penetrates deeply

Question 4

How does it fight inflammation?

Answer 4

• rich in B complex vitamins
  B3, aka niacinamide
• vitamin D, selenium
• phytonutrients defend skin from environmental damage

Question 5

How does it contribute to skin barrier repair?

Answer 5

• ceramides
• essential amino acids i.e. lysine, aids the balanced transport of water through the skin’s layers
• boosts hydration