Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract

INCI: BLAKESLEA TRISPORA MYCELIUM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for the mycelium extract
Function
Skin conditioning agent. Natural source of beta-carotene (provitamin A) with antioxidant properties.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR review for the mycelium extract. Beta-carotene from B. trispora is GRAS for food. Used in commercial US cosmetics (Naturium, Versed, Rituel de Fille).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Confirm absence of mycotoxin contamination from fermentation process. Beta-carotene at high concentrations can cause reversible skin yellowing (carotenodermia), a cosmetic rather than safety concern. Rated as safe across multiple databases (SkinSafe: Baby Safe, Lip Safe, Eyelid Safe).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract safe in cosmetics?

Confirm absence of mycotoxin contamination from fermentation process. Beta-carotene at high concentrations can cause reversible skin yellowing (carotenodermia), a cosmetic rather than safety concern. Rated as safe across multiple databases (SkinSafe: Baby Safe, Lip Safe, Eyelid Safe). The EU classifies Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract allowed in the EU?

Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract do in cosmetics?

Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. Natural source of beta-carotene (provitamin A) with antioxidant properties.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for the mycelium extract.

What is the Margin of Safety for Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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