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Ganoderma lucidum (Mushroom) extract
AKA “Mushroom Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ganoderma lucidum (Mushroom) extract
AKA: Mushroom Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Mushroom
Extract
Clean
Reishi mushroom extract shields skin from environmental stressors while delivering antioxidant benefits. This traditional East Asian ingredient helps protect and support skin's natural resilience.
Family
Polyporaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a 'mushroom of immortality' to promote longevity and vitality; modern skincare applications leverage its polysaccharides and beta-glucans for immune support and skin conditioning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-42 Mushroom Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-42 Mushroom Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Eric Fordjour, Charles F Manful, Rabia Javed, Lakshman W Galagedara, Chad W Cuss, Mumtaz Cheema + 1 more
Frontiers in pharmacology, 2023
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Cosmeceutical and Dermatological Potential of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Extract.
Kucuk SD, Jabet P, Groso A, Collet G, Daniellou R et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026
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Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate erythema: A striking...
Audrey S Wang, Keira L Barr, Jared Jagdeo
Dermatology online journal, 2013
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR