Skin care professionals are masters at bringing balance back to stressed out, compromised skin. One way to achieve this goal is through skin care products containing adaptogens. These natural ingredients help skin adapt to lifestyle stressors and are derived from specific herbs and plants. Even lowly mushroom extracts are springing up in popularity due to bioactive compounds that counteract environmental damage and signs of skin aging.

MOTHER EARTH’S GIFTS TO SKIN CARE

Chaga Mushroom 

Ionotus obliquus resembles burnt charcoal, but underneath lies a rust-colored material. Chaga grows on birch trees in cold climates, including Siberia and Northern Europe. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase, Chaga offers anti-inflammatory properties that soothe skin irritation. Chaga contains betulinic acid, which has been found to encourage collagen production.