Science has described thousands of species of mushrooms and fungi, with thousands more still waiting to be found and researched. An excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years for their potential healing properties, including boosting energy and immunity and supporting clarity and balance. Hailed as superfood due to their exceptional nutritional qualities, recent studies on mushrooms have also shown remarkable skincare benefits. Some brighten, some soothe and some stimulate collagen production, while most are able to draw water into the epidermis, retain moisture and protect the skin against environmental stressors.

Based on the healthy-aging benefits of Gladback, an active ingredient obtained from a purified fraction of Poria Cocos fungus, our Mushroom booster helps maintain firmness, elasticity and radiance for a youthful-looking appearance.
Known as Fu Ling in traditional Chinese medicine, Poria Cocos is not technically a mushroom but a hardened fungal mass that stores water and nutrients reserves and is able to survive in extreme environments. Rich in polysaccharides, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory actives, Poria Cocos supports mature skin that is losing firmness and elasticity and prevents the harmful effects of skin aging associated with hormonal changes.

As women lose estrogen during perimenopause and menopause, the skin changes. Collagen, the protein that helps maintain skin firmness, elasticity and hydration, declines with age. Elastin loss speeds up, leading to sagging skin and making wrinkles deeper and more visible. Hyaluronic acid levels drop as well, leading to dryness and a weaker barrier function. By activating microcirculation and stimulating collagen production and hyaluronic acid retention, Poria Cocos visibly replenishes the skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and provides a more radiant complexion. Essentially, it restores freshness and youthfulness.

How does our Mushroom booster work?
By combining Poria Cocos (5%);  Xeradin (3%), a plant-based extract that increases water absorption and retention; and Wakame (2%), a seaweed that stimulates oxygen supply and collagen synthesis, our Mushroom booster leaves a firmer, smoother and rejuvenated complexion.

— Replenishes the skin: recent research on Poria Cocos extract shows an increase of 8% in the skin’s thickness (about 0.21mm).

— Stimulates microcirculation: Thanks to the improvement in blood flow and its vasodilation effect, Poria Cocos extract promotes healthier and more radiant skin.

— Restores luminosity: Due to its ability to stimulate microcirculation and boost collagen production, Poria Cocos extract visibly boosts radiance.

— Reduces wrinkles and sagging: Poria Cocos extract increases the expression of collagen which is key to maintaining the skin’s structure and stability.

— Hydrates and locks in moisture: thanks to its content in Xeradin, it’s able to keep the skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

— Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory: thanks to its content in Wakame, it protects the skin from environmental aggressors and prevents premature aging. Additionally, Wakame has the ability to stimulate collagen synthesis.


All in all, a boost of firmness, radiance and vitality to your skin.