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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Hericium Erinaceus Extract

Often labeled as: Lion's Mane Mushroom

The nerve-soothing, NGF-stimulating 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 extract from the Lion's Mane mushroom. It is famously known to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) internally; topically, it profoundly soothes the skin's nervous system, reducing hyper-reactivity.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms severe sensitivity, repairs the barrier, and reduces skin puffiness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent for Rosacea and easily irritated profiles.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is psychoactive.

The Science

Lion's mane is a functional, medicinal mushroom, completely devoid of psychoactive compounds.