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Antioxidant

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Often labeled as: Cordyceps

The cellular-energy boosting fungus.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An adaptogenic fungus extract famous in Chinese medicine for increasing stamina. Topically, it delivers that same cellular energy to exhausted, aging skin fibroblasts.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Re-energizes dull skin, fights free radicals, and supports the skin immune system.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent for jet-lagged or heavily stressed skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is extracted from insects.

The Science

While wild cordyceps grow on caterpillars, cosmetic cordyceps are grown safely via controlled bio-fermentation.