Ingredient guide

Tremella: the beauty mushroom

Tremella has been part of Chinese beauty traditions for centuries. Its natural polysaccharides hold on to water, which is where its reputation for plump, hydrated skin comes from.

  • Tremella fuciformis
  • The beauty mushroom
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  • Mostly lab studiesEvidence so far

What is Tremella?

Tremella is a translucent, jelly like mushroom that looks a little like a frilly white flower. It is also called snow fungus or silver ear.

How Tremella has been used

It has been cooked into sweet soups in China for generations and is said to have been part of the beauty routine of the imperial court. Today you will find it in skincare as well as supplements.

Tremella's reputation comes from its polysaccharides, which hold on to water. Most of the research is lab based.

What the research says

The studies so far.

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  • Review

    The potential cutaneous benefits of Tremella fuciformis

    Review of published research, 2023

    It summarises the research so far on Tremella and skin health.

    Read on PubMed (opens in a new window)

Studies looked at Tremella on its own, often in different forms and amounts, and did not test our gummies. Descriptions of traditional use are not health claims.

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Where to find it

Tremella in Starshroooms.

Tremella is part of the Starshroooms blend, and it is the star ingredient in GlowShroooms, alongside Vitamin C and Zinc.

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Tremella, answered.

What is snow fungus?

Another name for Tremella, used in sweet soups in Chinese cooking.

Is Tremella in GlowShroooms?

Yes. GlowShroooms are built around Tremella, with Vitamin C and Zinc.

When should I take Tremella?

Any time of day.