Lentinus edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) extract

AKA “Shiitake Mushroom Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Lentinus edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) extract

AKA: Shiitake Mushroom Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Mushroom

Extract

Clean

Shiitake mushroom extract naturally conditions and softens skin and hair. Derived from whole shiitake mushrooms, this ingredient helps lock in moisture for a smoother, healthier appearance.

Family

Not applicable (Shiitake is a fungus)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

CAS #

No single CAS, varies by extract

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Conditions Skin

Reduces Inflammation

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Shiitake mushroom has been cultivated in East Asia for over 1,000 years and valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for immune support and longevity. Modern skincare extracts leverage its historical use and contain bioactive compounds including polysaccharides and vitamins.