Ingredients of beauty conditioner: Ganoderma lucidum / Hollyhock root / Licorice

Conditioners gradually extended from the food and health fields to the beauty field, and quickly became an essential ingredient in products.


Lingzhi: Super Mushroom

Ganoderma is a conditioner rich in antioxidants and has skin care effects. From relieving inflammation and irritation to providing deep hydration, this superfood will become a mainstream beauty ingredient.

Ingredient introduction: Ganoderma has a history of thousands of years in the pharmacopoeias of ancient China and Japan.

This medicinal fungus has rich nutrition and medicinal value, so it is called "Longevity Mushroom". Ganoderma grows on tree stumps in hot and humid regions of Asia. In the food industry, they can be eaten whole or in extract or powder form.

Efficacy: Eating Ganoderma can enhance the body's immune system. It is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, has a detoxification effect on the skin, and can also help the skin to retain moisture, thanks to the glucose molecule β-glucan it contains that can absorb water. These moisturizing ingredients can protect and prevent the skin from environmental and external pressure.

Usage and application: Ganoderma has already appeared in some skin care products. For example, Dr. Wei's Ganoderma Lucidum Huaneng series of Ganoderma Lucidum Huaneng Essential Aquatic Products uses three types of mushrooms: Ganoderma, Chaga and Ghost Umbrella bacteria.

However, as the role of beauty in health will become more noticeable, mushrooms will become more important. It can be injected into serums and creams.

Since wearing masks has become the norm, Ganoderma lucidum can be added to lip care products to cope with the dry skin on the lips. Cosmetic brands can take inspiration from Cocokind's mushroom-rich high-gloss products, which incorporate Ganoderma, Maitake and Chaga.


Marshmallow root: healing and hydrating

Marshmallow root has been used in Indian Ayurvedic therapy for many years. Beauty brands can take advantage of the soothing and moisturizing effects of hollyhock root and add it to skin care and hair care products, as well as emerging necessities such as hand creams and liquid soaps.

Ingredient introduction: Hollyhock root is a flowering plant, native to parts of Africa and Europe, and has been used as an herbal medicine for thousands of years. People used it as a remedy in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, but later it became popular in Ayurvedic therapy, which can be used to treat skin diseases, coughs and digestive problems.

Efficacy: The hollyhock root has the effects of repairing, softening the skin and moisturizing because it is rich in mucus. This mucus is a viscous substance similar to tree sap produced by plants and has been used for medical purposes. In addition to containing antioxidants, it also has antibacterial properties that can protect the skin from free radical damage, as well as soothing effects to help wounds heal faster. This mucus can also be used to soften hair.

Usage and application: To make full use of its moisturizing and soothing benefits, you can explore the application of marshmallow root in facial creams, masks, eye masks, milk cleansers, hand creams and soap products.

Brands like Human+Kind offer day and night creams containing this ingredient, as well as shampoos and shower gels. It can also play a very good soothing and soothing effect in the toner and facial oil after cleansing.

You can learn from Lyonsleaf's Marshmallow Soften and Rejuvenate Facial Oil and Jurlique's Activating Water Essence. For hair care products, this ingredient can be added to hair care essential oils, conditioners and hair masks to make the hair softer.


Ashwagandha: Energy Herb

As a very popular ingredient and functional food in the health field, this healing herbal medicine also has a variety of beauty effects.

Ingredient introduction: This ancient herbal medicine is also called "Indian ginseng" or "Indian winter cherry" and is native to the arid regions of India, the Middle East and North Africa. Ashwagandha is a plant belonging to the same family as tomato, with yellow flowers and red fruit.

Efficacy: Ashwagandha has been used for 5,000 years in the practice of Oriental medicine and Ayurvedic therapy. It is often used to cope with stress, insomnia, joint inflammation, and hormone balance. The roots, leaves and flowers of this plant have different curative effects. Flowers can help boost energy levels; bitter leaves can help relieve acute pain and inflammation; roots are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, constipation, and insomnia.

As we all know, Ashwagandha root powder can treat skin irritation and infection. It is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and iron, and provides antibacterial and bactericidal effects, making it ideal for acne-sensitive skin. This herb is also famous for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory ability because of its high content of solanolide.

Usage and application: Add Ashwagandha into skin care products such as skin care essence and moisturizer, or add it to basic cosmetics such as makeup primer and liquid foundation to treat mask rash caused by wearing a mask. The Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream launched by Youth to the People combines Ashwagandha and Ganoderma lucidum to replenish hydrolysis toxins for the skin; Herbivore’s Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil essential oil combines Ashwagandha with shiitake and hemp seed essential oils use.


Licorice root: brightening and beautiful skin

Licorice root is not only a sweet weapon in the confectionery category, but also an ideal ingredient in skin lightening products. Now, it is being extended to beauty products with healing and brightening effects.

Ingredient introduction: Licorice root is derived from the root of a licorice plant called Glycyrrhiza glabra, which is native to West Asia and Southern Europe. It is said that its root has a sweet taste. In ancient Egypt, people made its roots into a sweet drink. In traditional medicine in China, the Middle East and Greece, it is used to treat stomach inflammation and upper respiratory diseases.

Efficacy: It contains more than 300 different compounds, including its main active substance glycyrrhizin, which is said to be 50 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects, and is an ideal ingredient for treating skin diseases such as acne and eczema. Other skin care benefits include reducing pigmentation and dark spots, relieving skin inflammation, treating acne and helping to heal the skin.

Usage and application: Inject licorice root ingredients into facial essence. It is more effective when used in combination with niacinamide, vitamin C and other ingredients. You can refer to Skin Inc's Licorice Serum, which contains licorice extract and glycerin and green tea extracts. Another example is Becca's Skin Love Glow Essence Serum, which uses licorice with blueberries and cranberries. For body care products, licorice can be added to hand cream and foot cream to treat dry hands and feet.