Andrew Weilin 2005 to create the brand’s now iconic Mega Mushroom line.
“Similarly, Dr. Andrew Weil studied mushrooms for their nutritional value for many years.
Starr notes that the Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion is the brand’s number-one bestseller worldwide.
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In the years following Mega-Mushroom’s debut, countless brands followed suit and launched fungi-infused offerings.
But, the last few years, in particular, have seen a literal “shroom boom.”
These days you’ll find mushrooms in serums, moisturizers, and supplements.
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“People are exploring alternative and holistic treatments for a mind-body balance.
They’re looking to nootropics to boost their mood or promote relaxation.
Adriana Ayales, the founder of Brooklyn’sAnima Mundi Apothecary, agrees.
“People are realizing that wellness comes from the inside,” she says.
Mushrooms are nutritious food and medicine.
They can also beef up our gut flora and immunity.”
Psilocybin is a federally illegal drug.
Several studies have shown it has potential benefits for anxiety, depression, OCD,and alcohol addiction.
Chemfounder and CEO Sandra Statz.
“Our moisturizer’s name, MicroDose Magical Moisturizer, is an homage to magic mushrooms.
Which Mushroom Is Which?
As Starr points out, there are over 10,000 species of mushrooms.
Reishi, for example, is used in skincare as an anti-irritant.
“The power these mushrooms have to calm and comfort skin makes it a global hero.”
“Reishi is amazing for regulating your stress levels,” saysAliceco-founder Charlotte Cruze.
“Once you’ve been taking it for a while, you’ll get deeper and better sleep.”
“It penetrates the skin and gives it an incredible moisture barrier that lasts.
I would not have created our serum without tremella.”
Origins is excited about exploring the benefits of lion’s mane.
According to our experts, that’s far from the case.
“We have only started to understand the power of mushrooms,” says founder and CEO ofWldkatAmy Zunzunegui.
“We have a partnership to create a mycelium sheet mask and undereye masks,” says Druts.
They’re soft, smell amazing, and are biodegradable.”
“We are always looking at ways to expand our sustainable packaging elements,” says Starr.
Druts continues to be in awe of the versatility of mushrooms and the new uses being discovered daily.
Ayales feels similarly, stating, “I think we’re just getting started with mushrooms.
I have no doubt we will discover more mushrooms.”
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