Is Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) safe in cosmetics?
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
INCI: GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) (CAS 107770-55-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; Reishi mushroom extract. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antioxidant; Reishi mushroom extract
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA cosmetic restriction. Not reviewed by CIR. Beta-glucan extract holds GRAS status (GRN 995) for food use. Cosmetic use governed by general FDA safety standard (21 CFR). Widely marketed in US OTC cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi).
Regulatory Flags
no-cir
no-sccs
low-sensitization
limited-dermal-absorption
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) allowed in the EU?
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) do in cosmetics?
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) functions as: Antioxidant; Reishi mushroom extract. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 107770-55-4.
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