Anti-aging

Cordyceps has been reported to help fight against skin aging by activating sirtuins, a family of proteins linked to longevity and skin health.

Cordyceps contains adenosine, a compound known to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Cordyceps is a genus of fungi, similar to mushrooms, that derives its name from its unique life cycle.

Cordyceps sprouts in the summer appeared like grass after passing through the cold winter season.

Cordyceps Sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris extracts are most common types used in skincare products.

INCI : CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS MILITARIS EXTRACT

Cordyceps Sinensis is treasured in traditional Chinese medicine due to its rarity and specialty.

It is found predominantly in harsh and high-altitude regions, such as in the Himalayan plateau of Tibet and Nepal, making it difficult to obtain.

South Korea successfully managed to cultivate Cordyceps Militaris in the 2000s, making this species more accessible for cosmetic use. 

THE WHOO’s Cordyceps Sinensis contains Cordycepin, a derivative of the nucleoside adenosine, which known to help strengthens and improves skin elasticity.