Lentinus edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) extract

AKA “shiitake mushroom extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Lentinus edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) extract

AKA: Shiitake mushroom extract

Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Mushroom

Extract

Clean

lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.

Family

Not applicable (Shiitake is a fungus)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

CAS #

No single CAS, varies by extract

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.

Conditions Skin

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Softens & Smooths

Traditional Use

Shiitake mushroom has been cultivated in East Asia for over 1,000 years and valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for immune support and longevity. Modern skincare extracts leverage its historical use and contain bioactive compounds including polysaccharides and vitamins.