Tremella in Skincare

Tremella, often called snow mushroom, is fast becoming a pioneering ingredient in modern skincare because of its powerful hydration capabilities.

What is Tremella?

Tremella is a natural, polysaccharide rich mushroom that has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It is a natural humectant that is often referred to as natures answer to Hyaluronic Acid.

The difference between Tremella and Hyaluronic Acid

There are some poignant differences between Hyaluronic Acid but instead of driving the two ingredients away from each other, they can be brought together to amplify hydration benefits. Studies have shown that Tremella can hold up to 500 times its weight in water creating a moisture retaining film on the skin. Used in conjunction with Hyaluronic Acid, this may be a future game changer.

Tremella	Hyaluronic Acid
Natural Polysaccharide Mushroom	Glycosaminoglycan
Forms Flexible Hydration Film	Strong Water Binding Molecule
Smaller Particle Size	Larger Molecule
More Breathable	Can feel sticky

Barrier Support & Hydration

Tremella helps draw moisture into skin and reduce TWEL, transepidermal water loss which positively supports skin barrier for plumper looking skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helping skin feel and look softer. Tremella creates a thin breathable elastic film on skin which enhances smoothness, gives the Korean Skin Glass Skin effect and improves overall skin tone and softness without feeling occlusive and heavy.

Anti-Aging and Antioxidant

Neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, while supporting collagen protection, all aids skin looking brighter, reducing signs of premature aging.

Soothing

Tremella has been shown to help calm irritated skin and support barrier protection improving skins comfort whether post treatment or injury, or if skin is just sensitive.

Clean Beauty & Sustainability

Tremella is plant/mushroom derived. It is sustainable, biodegradable and vegan.

What does it pair with?

For starters, Tremella works very well with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B5, Niacinamide, Beta Glucan and Ceramides.

Tremella may be an unassuming mushroom, but it is a skin hydration powerhouse that is at the forefront of skincare, delivering deep moisture, silky skin feel and antioxidant protection that is available in some of the most high tech ingredients, in a simple mushroom.

~ Jess