Mugwort - This ancient medicinal herb might be the answer to your skin woes
We love a bit of science here at Incandeskin.
Skincare is all about the ritual, the natural scent, the self-care, and seeing the benefit in my skin, but when you see a solid scientific paper backing up what a product claims to do, then all the better.
Mugwort has been used for centuries in Korea as a natural herbal medicine for all sorts of ailments, but more recently its medicinal benefits are being harnessed in Korean skincare products with some great results.
Mugwort works wonders on a host of skin concerns, from dry, itchy skin, to acne, and even eczema and psoriasis.
The International Journal of Molecular Science published a paper with the science and proof behind the claimed benefits of mugwort on atopic dry skin and the various ways that can present... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5618597/
The Korean skincare brand, I'm From, has formulated a range of products containing mugwort to soothe sensitive skin, calm redness, and help to hydrate and nourish from within.