An extract derived from an edible mushroom known as snow fungus. It is full of various proteins, fiber, and humectant moisturizing polysaccharides.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Origin
Fungi
Fungi
Fungi is a unique kingdom of organisms including single-cell yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They are a rich source of cosmetic ingredients such as mushroom extracts, oils, and powders.
Fungi
Fungi
Fungi is a unique kingdom of organisms including single-cell yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They are a rich source of cosmetic ingredients such as mushroom extracts, oils, and powders.
Tremella fuciformis is an edible mushroom, also known as snow fungus, snow ear, or silver ear fungus. It is a parasitic mushroom, growing on wet rotten wood and consuming other species of mushrooms. It is considered a delicacy in China because of its gelatinous consistency.
The mushroom is full of various proteins, fiber, and polysaccharides. The polysaccharides are responsible for its gelatinous consistency and ability to retain water.
The extract shows some promising activities in water retention and collagen stimulation, and so is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient.
Science
1
Wu, Y. et al. (2018). Structure, bioactivities and applications of the polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis mushroom: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
2
Wen, L. et al. (2016). Effect of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis on UV-induced photoaging. Journal of Functional Foods, 20, 400–410.
Products with Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
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Humectant
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