Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract / C30-45 Olefin
AKA “Blakeslea trispora extract, Mycelium extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Blakeslea trispora mycelium extract / c30-45 olefin
AKA: Blakeslea trispora extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A naturally derived extract that helps condition and smooth the skin's surface, sourced through gentle extraction methods.
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Traditional Use
A modern fermentation-derived ingredient developed in the 20th century as a source of carotenoids (beta-carotene). Created as a biotechnological alternative to extract carotenoids from natural sources for use in cosmetics and supplements.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR