You’re finally familiar with the risks of buying from a local store that just happens to sell “organic” Pueraria mirifica root or powder. And now, you’re beginning to wonder whether buying online is the way to go.

Well, it really is. One key reason for that is the abundance of reviews and testimonials—two things that provide valuable insights on any product being sold through the web.

Of course, not every post you’ll find can be considered completely factual as some companies offer rewards for positive reviews as well as recommendations.

There are also those who invest in spreading negative reviews to harm their competitors, making it harder for the average netizen to know which opinions really offer good information.

Fortunately, there are ways to overcome that dilemma. For one, you could check as many reviews and testimonials as you can while dismissing those that have signs of being fake.

Reviews that are too short, written in a confusing way, or read like a product description are most probably fabricated for the sake of marketing. As for testimonials, you might as well skip them if they’re from new accounts.

To have a better idea of whether a supplement being sold online is the real deal, go to its manufacturer’s website. Check if details on country of origin, dietary considerations, and overall purity are openly accessible.

In this case, the herb itself should at least be sourced from Thailand, while processing may be done elsewhere. As for purity, there should be no fillers, sugar, or artificial color and flavor—having a certificate of analysis is a plus.

At this point, you should be able to find a few good Pueraria mirifica products on your own. But allow us to help you out further, especially if you’re mainly after the aesthetic perks of taking the herb.

Instead of relying on pills, powders, or anything ingested, it would be better to go for certified skincare products. As you know though, these topicals don’t always contain a single ingredient.

Creams, for example, may contain things like wild yam and dandelion—in addition to oils and thickeners. While other herbs do offer their own unique benefits, remember that you’re after the best phytoestrogen source.

Everything else at this point can be considered as filler. And so, our recommendation here is to specifically go for a product that has only Pueraria mirifica.

With creams not being an option anymore due to the inclusion of ingredients for achieving that distinct consistency, your sole remaining option is to seek out quality serums.

Serums don’t have to rely on moisturizing, lubricating, and thickening agents, thus the focus is on the herb itself. This makes them better at permeating the skin, which in turn translates to increased potency.

The main downside with them however, is that they’re often more expensive than other popular topical products. But given that you’ll be getting faster, more noticeable results, cost isn’t much of a problem.

So, the only remaining step in your search for the herb is choosing among the available serums—which fortunately aren’t that many yet, making things a lot easier than you’d expect.