Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
AKA “Mushroom
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
AKA: Mushroom
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Mushroom
Extract
Clean
A nourishing mushroom extract that deeply hydrates and conditions skin and hair while protecting against environmental damage.
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
778577-37-0
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a beauty and longevity ingredient, prized for its moisturizing and skin-brightening properties. Valued in Asian skincare traditions for its polysaccharide content and humectant qualities.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR