Lentinus edodes (Shitake Mushroom) extract

Lentinus edodes (Shitake Mushroom) extract

AKA “Shitake Mushroom Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Lentinus edodes (Shitake Mushroom) extract

AKA: Shitake Mushroom Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Mushroom

Extract

Clean

Shiitake mushroom extract conditions and softens hair and skin, derived from this prized East Asian fungus known for its nourishing properties.

Plant Part

Whole Plant

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 mushrooms have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese skincare for centuries, valued for their immune-supporting and skin-nourishing properties. Modern research has focused on their polysaccharide content for anti-aging and skin hydration benefits.