Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, as the essence of ganoderma lucidum, attracts much attention in health care and preservation and shows unique value in the cosmetics industry. It can nourish the body through oral administration and can be used in cosmetics. Its rich nutritional components and active substances benefit the skin in multiple ways, such as antioxidation, anti-inflammatory and soothing, moisturizing, and whitening. It becomes a powerful helper in protecting skin health. Next, let’s learn about the benefits of Ganoderma lucidum spore powder for the skin.

Inhibiting melanin production.

Inhibiting tyrosinase activity

Active ingredients such as ergosterol and resveratrol are contained in Ganoderma spore powder. Among them, tyrosinase is a key enzyme in melanin synthesis. These active ingredients can act directly on tyrosinase and inhibit its activity. After the activity of tyrosinase is inhibited, the process of melanin synthesis by melanocytes will be hindered. For example, in the normal melanin synthesis process, tyrosine will be gradually converted into intermediate products such as dopa and dopaquinone under the catalysis of tyrosinase and finally form melanin. The ingredients in ganoderma spore powder can intervene at the initial stage of this process and reduce the amount of melanin production.

Regulating the function of melanocytes

Ganoderma spore powder can also regulate the function of melanocytes. Melanocytes are the primary cells that produce melanin, and their functional state directly affects the amount of melanin production. By regulating some signal pathways, Ganoderma spore powder can make melanocytes relatively stable and reduce the excessive secretion of melanin caused by their overactivity. For example, it may affect some intracellular signal transduction molecules in melanocytes, such as MITF (melanocyte-inducing transcription factor), and reduce its expression, thereby inhibiting the ability of melanocytes to synthesize melanin.

Reducing pigmentation and pigmentation

Fading freckles

Freckles are a common pigmented skin disease, mainly caused by genetics and ultraviolet radiation, which lead to local aggregation of melanocytes. By inhibiting melanin production, Ganoderma spore powder can gradually fade freckles. Long-term use of skin care products containing Ganoderma spore powder can make the color of freckles lighter and the area smaller.

Improving chloasma

Multiple factors, such as endocrine disorders, ultraviolet radiation, and improper use of cosmetics, usually cause chloasma. Ganoderma spore powder can regulate the body’s metabolic function internally and, at the same time, inhibit the generation of melanin on the skin surface, which also has a certain effect on improving chloasma. It can reduce the degree of pigmentation of chloasma and make the skin color more uniform.

Reducing post-inflammatory pigmentation

Post-inflammatory pigmentation often occurs after inflammation occurs on the skin, such as acne and sunburn. The anti-inflammatory effect of Ganoderma spore powder can reduce the inflammatory reaction and inhibit the possible increase in melanin production during the inflammatory process. For example, after acne heals, products containing ganoderma spore powder can prevent or reduce the black acne marks left on the acne area and accelerate the skin’s return to standard skin color.

Brightening skin tone

Improving dull skin

With factors such as aging, increased life pressure, and ultraviolet radiation, the skin’s metabolism will slow down, the stratum corneum will thicken, and at the same time, the accumulation of melanin will also lead to dull skin. On the one hand, Ganoderma spore powder can inhibit melanin production and promote the skin’s metabolism. For example, it can accelerate the renewal of keratinocytes and make the keratinocytes containing melanin accumulated on the skin surface fall off faster so that the brighter cells at the bottom of the skin are exposed, achieving the effect of brightening skin tone.

Evening out skin tone

For some cases of uneven skin tone, such as the T-zone being oilier and darker while the cheeks and other parts are lighter, Ganoderma spore powder can adjust the pigment production and metabolism of the skin as a whole, making the skin tone of the entire face more uniform. It can play a role in balancing melanin production in different skin tone areas and reducing skin tone differences.