For many of you, this might be the first time you are hearing about Chaga Mushroom, let alone the benefits it has for your skin. There is a reason why this beneficial ingredient might have gone unnoticed for so long.

Chaga is a prime example of the phrase, ‘Don't judge a book by its cover’. You see, the Chaga mushroom is a certain kind of fungus that primarily grows in cold climates on the bark of birch trees. Before being used in our tea, it looks like the appearance of burnt charcoal.

The appearance has not discouraged Chaga Life though as we have utilised this ingredient in a way that will benefit your skin. You’ll be seriously amazed with what the addition of Chaga into your routine could mean for your skin, especially during these winter months

1. Reduce Inflammation

Chaga contains anti-inflammatory phenols which contain the compounds betulin and betulinic acid. These two components work together in order to reduce inflammation.

Betulinic acid also works to regulate sebum secreted from the skin. This helps inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria! Acne, as well as, other skin conditions such as eczema & psoriasis are all due to inflammation.

3. Chaga and Cancer

Chaga has been said to inhibit the growth of cancer cells & can help prevent metastasis, while not harming any healthy cells.

Drinking Chaga has immense benefits for the skin, reducing tumor growth & preventing carcinogens, which ultimately cause cancer. Which is yet another reason why Chaga can be so crucial for finding relief!

4. Super Antioxidant

Antioxidants are amazing because they are able to protect our cells from free radicals. I’m sure you are aware that blueberries are a great source of antioxidants. But get this... according to the National Cancer Institute, Chaga is 46 times more powerful in antioxidant content in comparison to blueberries!

Chaga, along with cacao, contains the highest amount of Superoxide Diamatuse (SOD). SOD helps prevent & reduce oxidative stress found throughout the body, which is SO important because oxidative stress is the cause of everything disease/chronic illness related.

5. Anti-ageing

The final benefit of Chaga for your skin that we would like to touch upon hasn’t had extensive research conducted, however, it has proven to fight forms of oxidative stress. To expand this point, Oxidative stress has been linked to signs of ageing.

Antioxidants have been said to reduce or slow the signs of ageing, such as wrinkles or grey hair. This means that, in theory, taking in more antioxidants will slow down the signs of ageing. Chaga mushroom contains high levels of antioxidants, which means, our Chaga tea could reduce the signs of ageing.