Shroom Skincare Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum

Utilising and harnessing the benefits of mushrooms, Shroom Skincare have cleverly included them in their Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum to boost the skins overall health. Extensive research with clinical studies have found bioactive compounds found in mushrooms such as polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and antioxidants that not only improve skin hydration and soothe inflammation but also stimulate collagen and protect the skin against environmental stressors. The vegan friendly and cruelty-free skincare brand also source sustainable ingredients whilst also taking into consideration to reduce their waste and minimise their carbon footprint, but that is not all. The gluten-free products DO NOT contain parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, sulfates, SLS & SLES which all adhere to Sephora's clean beauty standards. 

The Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum not only contains those incredible mushroom extracts but it also includes antioxidant and emollient rich skin-loving oils with a stable form of vitamin c. The hypoallergenic oil-based serum is suitable for all skin types and is non-comedogenic being easily absorbed by the skin because the skin accepts and absorbs oil-based ingredients better than water-based ingredients. Lets take a look at what this serum contains:

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil - Most similar to human sebum, it has excellent emollient properties by absorbing into the skin whilst also forming a protective layer.   

Squalane - Skin-identical emollient that is lightweight and non-greasy making it suitable for all skin types. 

Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Oil -  Skin nourishing fatty acid oil that provides emollient and moisturising benefits to the skin. 

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil -  Antioxidant plant oil that provides hydrating, soothing, and replenishing benefits.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - Emollient plant oil that contains fatty acids to keep skin hydrated whilst also protecting and improving a damaged/irritated skin barrier.

Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract - Mushroom-derived polysaccharide that provides skin-soothing properties whilst also defending the skin from environmental stressors.

Maitake Mushroom - Potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties protect the skin, improve appearance of elasticity and reduce visible redness and inflammation.

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Reishi Mushroom - Supports hydration and visibly healthy skin. Reishi contains powerful beta-glucans, which can help to calm dry, itchy skin.

Inonotus Obliquus Chaga Mushroom Extract - Protects the skin while helping cells repair. Reduces inflammation. Chaga mushrooms have unique super antioxidants that can protect our cells from free radicals.

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract - Supports balanced, even skin tone and helps prevent the visible breakdown of collagen, which is vital for giving elasticity to the skin.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (VC) - 3% stable and oil-soluble form (Derivative) of vitamin c that can easily penetrate and absorb into the skin to increase collagen synthesis whilst also providing skin brightening benefits and antioxidant protection from both UVB and UVA rays

Tocopheryl Acetate (VE) - Antioxidant vitamin e that defends the skin from pollutants and other environmental stressors.

Fragrance - Helps the formulation smell nice but it is not overwhelming in this product, it kind of smells like aloe?

Presented in a glass bottle accompanied with a dropper tool for easy dispensing, you can either apply the serum on its own onto a cleansed skin or after any water-based serum. The mycelium glow is an oil-based treatment serum so can be applied before any moisturiser and because it absorbs quite quickly it does not leave the skin feeling greasy. I typically only need 3 drops per application for it to leave my skin feeling perfectly hydrated, nourished, and my complexion looking rejuvenated whilst it does not ball-up or flake off because there are no silicones in the formulation! Highly recommended if you are looking for a multitasking lightweight oil that not only contains the benefits of mushrooms but also includes exceptional antioxidants! Purchase here: Mycelium Glow Brightening Serum and don't forget to use my discount code: BLONDEMAELBLOG at the checkout x Neil.