Resurrection fern grows in oak trees, fallen limbs, on posts, or brick. Resurrection Fern is a native plant. Therefore, it is abundant in the Charleston area and near my home on Johns Island. Here is a good visual of how it looks before and after rain.
When the Resurrection fern goes without water it will wither with silvery gray and looks “dead”. After a rain, the plant springs back to life looking healthy again. This is attributed to the myconoside molecule which is thought to be a contributor to its miraculous “resurrection”. It’s no wonder this miracle worker is highly sought after in skincare! That said, I chose the resurrection fern for a topical herbal treatment due to these properties:
- it’s ability to balance moisture in the skin
- high concentration of antioxidants, both antibacterial & anti-fungal
- natural SPF qualities
The serum is designed to increase skin health, balance moisture and provide benefits of antioxidant, antibacterial and protection from environmental and aging factors in everyday life. To me, there is nothing more magical than a plant that can return to life after death.
What the Science Says
An article published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science dated 24 October 2011 sites the myconoside molecule when isolated from the resurrection fern shows superior results to retinoic acid and retinol for the improvement of skin aging, skin radiance and elasticity:
- Increase in collagen VI of 822%
- Increase in collage XVI of 928%
- Increase in elastin of 144%
- UV oxidation protection of 100% in skin biopsies
Further, the article found these results after 15 days of use when the 20 experiment participates were compared to the placebo:
- Increase in skin elasticity of 30%
- Skin radiance improvement of 40%
The participants reported sustained results over 60 days of use.
Ultimately, these scientific findings provide great insight into how the medical community is exploring the commercial potential of this plant molecule, which may soon be synthesized in labs
Our handcrafted serum is grown in my yard under my protection with loving care, free of harmful chemicals. I gather and make the product within hours of harvest. And when producing products I use natural preservative methods. The products I produce in the studio have a shelf life of 90 days when stored and used as directed. If you are ever in my garden and see him growing there, his name is Lazarus. Be sure and say hello!
