Glow from the Inside Out: The Mushrooms Your Skin is Thirsty For

If you’ve been searching for that natural, radiant glow, it might be time to stop looking at what you put on your skin and start focusing on what you put in your body. While topical creams, serums, and facials have their place, real, lasting beauty begins from within.

At DIRTEA, we believe in rituals over quick fixes, and two of our hero ingredients, Tremella and Chaga, are redefining what it means to nourish your skin from the inside out. These ancient mushrooms are hydration-boosting, antioxidant-rich, and paired with skin-loving vitamins to support your glow daily.

Let’s explore why these beauty mushrooms are the internal skincare step your routine is missing.

 

The Rise of Ingestible Skincare: Why Your Skin Needs More Than a Serum

The global ingestible beauty market is booming, with a size valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2024, and projections are estimated to reach USD 13.1 billion by 2034 (1). Why? Because people are waking up to the truth: what you feed your body shows up on your skin.

Modern science supports the idea that skin health is deeply linked to internal factors, like hydration, oxidative stress, immunity, and gut health. That’s where Tremella and Chaga shine.

At DIRTEA, we’ve enhanced these mushrooms with potent vitamins and minerals—like Zinc, Vitamin C, Biotin, and Vitamin A—to help you glow brighter, naturally.

 

 

Tremella (The Beauty Mushroom): Deep Hydration + Collagen Support

Known as the "snow mushroom" or "nature’s hyaluronic acid," Tremella fuciformis has long been a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for beauty purposes. Chinese royalty prized it for promoting youthful, dewy skin, and now modern research backs its incredible hydrating properties.

Tremella’s unique polysaccharides hold over 500 times their weight in water, delivering deep hydration to the skin and helping to improve elasticity, bounce, and texture (2).

DIRTEA Tremella Beauty Powder is infused with:

• Zinc, which supports the maintenance of normal skin, hair, and nails

• Biotin, which contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

• Vitamin C, which aids in collagen formation and protects cells from oxidative stress

• Vitamin A, which helps maintain normal skin and contributes to healthy cell turnover

Tremella doesn’t just hydrate—it supports the building blocks of glowing skin.

How to use it: Add a scoop of DIRTEA Tremella to your morning smoothie, coffee, or simply hot water. Or try our Beauty Gummies—infused with Tremella, Biotin, C, A, E, and Zinc—for a delicious, peach-flavoured skin treat. These gummies are a perfect beauty-on-the-go ritual, ideal for busy mornings or as an afternoon glow-up snack.

 

Chaga (The Immunity Mushroom): Antioxidant Shield + Cellular Protection

While Tremella quenches your skin’s thirst, Chaga acts as its natural armour. This birch tree-dwelling mushroom has one of the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scores of any natural food, meaning it’s a potent antioxidant powerhouse (3).

Oxidative stress from pollution, UV exposure, poor diet, and stress can accelerate ageing, damage skin cells, and reduce collagen production. Chaga helps support skin clarity, resilience, and defence.

DIRTEA Chaga Immunity Powder is infused with:

• Vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation and immune function

• Zinc, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports skin healing

Chaga is the ultimate sidekick for urban dwellers and anyone wanting to future-proof their skin.

How to use it: Enjoy DIRTEA Chaga as an earthy tea alternative or stir it into your coffee for a rich flavour. For convenience, grab our Immunity Gummies—lemon-flavoured with Chaga, Vitamin C, and Zinc. These zero-sugar gummies are ideal for your morning commute or post-lunch skin reset.

 

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Tremella vs. Chaga: What’s the Difference?

Together, they create a complete skin-supporting ritual—moisturising from the inside and shielding your skin from stressors.

 

Backed by Tradition, Proven by Science

These mushrooms aren’t new—they’re just having a long-overdue moment.

• Tremella polysaccharides have been studied for their ability to support moisture retention and provide antioxidant properties in skin

• Chaga extract is rich in antioxidants, which may help support the body’s natural defences and contribute to skin resilience by reducing exposure to environmental stressors 

DIRTEA’s dual-extracted powders ensure you get both water-soluble polysaccharides and fat-soluble triterpenes, making them potent, absorbable, and effective.

 

The Gut–Skin Axis: Why Internal Health Reflects on Your Face

Emerging research highlights the connection between gut health and skin issues, such as acne, dryness, and sensitivity. Mushrooms like Chaga and Tremella contain prebiotic fibres and bioactive compounds that nourish the gut microbiome, and in turn, support clearer, healthier skin.

Paired with vitamins like Zinc and Vitamin A, which also influence gut lining and immune response, DIRTEA’s beauty powders and gummies go beyond skin deep.

 

How to Create Your DIRTEA Beauty Ritual

1. Morning: Take Tremella with lemon water or matcha for dewy hydration

2. Midday: Add Chaga to your hot drink to shield against daily stressors

3. Be consistent: Mushrooms are adaptogens—they work best with regular use

This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a long-term glow-up.

 

Final Thoughts: Beauty That Starts From Within

Dull, dry, or stressed-out skin isn’t something you have to just accept. With Tremella and Chaga, you’re not just chasing glow—you’re supporting your skin’s natural functions from the inside out.

By combining time-honoured wisdom with modern nutritional science, DIRTEA helps you build a beauty ritual that works.

Drink it. Eat it. Glow with it.

FAQs: Beauty Mushrooms & Skin Health

1. Can mushrooms really improve my skin?

Yes. Tremella hydrates and supports collagen, while Chaga is abundant in antioxidants which help protect against free radical damage. Their benefits start internally and reflect externally.

2. Are these products vegan and allergen-friendly?

Yes. All DIRTEA powders and gummies are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from fillers or synthetic additives.

3. What’s better—powders or gummies?

Both are effective. Powders offer flexibility, while gummies provide convenience. Choose what fits your lifestyle best.

4. How long before I see results?

Most users feel improvements in hydration, texture, and radiance within 3–6 weeks of consistent use.

5. Can men also use these products?

Absolutely. Healthy, glowing skin is for everyone, regardless of gender.

6. Can I mix Tremella and Chaga on the same day?

Yes! In fact, they work beautifully together—hydration + protection is the ultimate combo.

7. Do you recommend these for acne-prone skin?

Yes. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Chaga, paired with Tremella’s hydration and the skin-supportive vitamins, can be helpful for those with breakouts.

8. Are the Tremella Beauty Gummies effective?

Yes. DIRTEA Beauty Gummies are infused with 2,400mg of Tremella, plus your recommended daily intake of Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin A. They support skin hydration, hair strength, and nail resilience from within—all in a delicious peach-flavoured, zero-sugar format.

9. What makes DIRTEA Beauty Gummies different from other skin supplements?

Unlike many gummies on the market, DIRTEA’s are formulated with dual-extracted functional mushrooms and enhanced with scientifically backed vitamins. They support hydration, elasticity, and antioxidant protection without synthetic fillers or additives.

10. Can I take the gummies if I already use topical skincare?

Absolutely. The gummies work synergistically with your topical skincare—while creams hydrate from the outside, DIRTEA Beauty Gummies nourish from within, targeting the gut-skin axis, collagen production, and oxidative stress.

References

1. InsightAce Analytic. (2025, May 23). Beauty ingestible market analysis and forecast 2025-2034. Published May 2025. Report ID 1049: Global Beauty Ingestible Market Size is valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 13.1 billion by 2034 at an 11.9% CAGR.

2. Yang, M., Zhang, Z., He, Y., et al. (2021). Study on the structure characterization and moisturizing effect of Tremella polysaccharide fermented from GCMCC5.39. Food Science and Human Wellness, 10(4), 471–479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fshw.2021.04.009 

3. Park, Y. K., Lee, H. B., Jeon, E. J., et al. (2004). Chaga mushroom extract inhibits oxidative DNA damage in human lymphocytes as assessed by comet assay. Biofactors, 21(1–4), 109–112. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.552210120