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One of my favorite herbs for summer skin is Bai Mu Er, also known as tremella or snow fungus. In Chinese dietary therapy, Bai Mu Er is used to nourish Yin, moisten dryness, support fluids, and bring softness back to the tissues.
For summer skin, this makes it a beautiful herb to think about when the complexion feels dry, dull, tight, or depleted from heat, sun, sweat, travel, or lack of rest. Rather than forcing the skin to glow from the outside, Bai Mu Er reminds us that radiance also depends on inner nourishment — the body’s ability to preserve fluids, restore moisture, and support healthy tissue from within.
To prepare tremella at home, soak the dried mushroom until it softens, then trim away the firm yellow center. Tear it into small pieces and simmer it in water until it becomes soft, silky, and slightly gelatinous. It can be made into a simple dessert soup with pear, red dates, goji berries, or a small amount of rock sugar, or added to broths and congee for a more subtle, nourishing preparation.
(price per ounce)
One of my favorite herbs for summer skin is Bai Mu Er, also known as tremella or snow fungus. In Chinese dietary therapy, Bai Mu Er is used to nourish Yin, moisten dryness, support fluids, and bring softness back to the tissues.
For summer skin, this makes it a beautiful herb to think about when the complexion feels dry, dull, tight, or depleted from heat, sun, sweat, travel, or lack of rest. Rather than forcing the skin to glow from the outside, Bai Mu Er reminds us that radiance also depends on inner nourishment — the body’s ability to preserve fluids, restore moisture, and support healthy tissue from within.
To prepare tremella at home, soak the dried mushroom until it softens, then trim away the firm yellow center. Tear it into small pieces and simmer it in water until it becomes soft, silky, and slightly gelatinous. It can be made into a simple dessert soup with pear, red dates, goji berries, or a small amount of rock sugar, or added to broths and congee for a more subtle, nourishing preparation.
