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Ganoderma lucidum (Mushroom) extract
AKA “mushroom extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ganoderma lucidum (Mushroom) extract
AKA: Mushroom extract
Extract · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Mushroom
Extract
Not Clean
Ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting.
Family
Polyporaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a 'mushroom of immortality' to promote longevity and vitality; modern skincare applications leverage its polysaccharides and beta-glucans for immune support and skin conditioning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lentinus edodes (shitake mushroom) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
PEG-42 Mushroom Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-42 Mushroom Glycerides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Chaga mushroom: a super-fungus with countless facets and ...
Eric Fordjour, Charles F Manful, Rabia Javed, Lakshman W Galagedara, Chad W Cuss, Mumtaz Cheema + 1 more
Frontiers in pharmacology, 2023
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Cosmeceutical and Dermatological Potential of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Extract.
Kucuk SD, Jabet P, Groso A, Collet G, Daniellou R et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026
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Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate erythema: A striking...
Audrey S Wang, Keira L Barr, Jared Jagdeo
Dermatology online journal, 2013
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR