100% vegan and free of silicones, parabens, mineral oils, PEGs, microplastics, and other unnecessary ingredients, the Stress Defense Mushroom Cream was developed and perfected by BABOR experts in the company's own laboratories in Aachen, Germany, according to the ambitious BABOR guidelines for "clean" formulas. "Made in Germany" is a seal of quality that stands for this product and the entire company.
The light, gel-like texture with 97% naturally derived ingredients absorbs easily into the skin, leaving it feeling fresh and revitalized, with a visibly balanced complexion and a rosy, fresh glow. The cream can be applied alone or under makeup, if desired.
The fragrance experience combines herbal-woody notes with a light citrus freshness. This green yet sparkling, black tea-like fragrance combination enhances well-being and harmonizes skin, mind, and soul.
To support the diversity and variety of the skin's microbiome, postbiotics derived from probiotic bacteria are used. These are capable of increasing proteins and enzymes important for skin quality and accelerating skin renewal. They can thus influence key features of the skin aging process and the skin's ability to adapt to the constantly changing environment.
To counteract skin dehydration, postbiotics derived from controlled biofermented yeast extract stimulate the synthesis of lipids in the epidermis, thereby improving the barrier function and strengthening the skin's defenses. In doing so, they restore skin balance and help break the vicious cycle of dry skin and imbalanced skin flora without damaging the skin flora.
A sustainably sourced red maple bark extract, native to the boreal forests of Canada, perfectly rounds off the active ingredient concept. It was already valued in traditional medicine as a potent antioxidant. Rich in highly bioactive polyphenols, the extract protects against oxidative stress and prevents the first signs of skin aging.
Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, the formula contains four natural adaptogens extracted using innovative technologies that have been used to treat skin problems for thousands of years. The term was coined for substances of plant origin that support the body and mind in better adapting to stressful situations. In skincare, adaptogens are particularly valued for their antioxidant effects, as they effectively contribute to protecting the skin from negative environmental influences and neutralizing free radicals.
Rich in glucans, an extract from the Reishi mushroom helps protect the skin from epigenetic stress—that is, from negative influences from our lifestyle and our environment—to specifically counteract expression lines and support the restoration of an intact skin barrier for a more even complexion.
The phytobioactive extract from the shiitake mushroom, which contains a high proportion of lentinan, lowers the reaction threshold of skin weakened by age and UV rays, thus supporting the skin's resistance to negative environmental influences.
Due to its high antioxidant effect and natural richness in polyphenols, an extract from the chaga mushroom supports the skin's natural protective system, helping to strengthen the skin's barrier function and reduce a tired appearance.
Ginseng root extract is known for its revitalizing effect and leaves the skin looking refreshed and revitalized.
AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LENTINUS EDODES EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) STEM EXTRACT, ACER RUBRUM BARK EXTRACT, INONOTUS OBLIQUUS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, LACTIC ACID, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL