Excellent Humectant

Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus)

INCI: TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT

CAS Number
97676-22-7
Function
Humectant; HA-like moisture retention
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction on cosmetic use. Food-derived edible mushroom; self-affirmed safe by industry. No CIR dedicated monograph as of 2026. Widely formulated in prestige and K-beauty products without regulatory challenge.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract is a food-derived polysaccharide humectant listed in COSING with no EU annex restrictions and no FDA restrictions; widely used in cosmetics with low safety concern due to high molecular weight, negligible systemic absorption, and no reported sensitization in clinical literature.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

high-mw-polymer humectant antioxidant film-former anti-aging photoprotection wound-healing-support ewg-low-hazard ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) safe in cosmetics?

Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract is a food-derived polysaccharide humectant listed in COSING with no EU annex restrictions and no FDA restrictions; widely used in cosmetics with low safety concern due to high molecular weight, negligible systemic absorption, and no reported sensitization in clinical literature. The EU classifies Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) allowed in the EU?

Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) do in cosmetics?

Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) functions as: Humectant; HA-like moisture retention. It is classified as a Humectant in our database. CAS number: 97676-22-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus)?

not established 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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