Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) Extract

INCI: TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT

CAS Number
778577-37-0
Function
Polysaccharide extract from Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus). Hygroscopic acidic polysaccharides absorb moisture and form biofilm on skin surface. Particle size smaller than standard hyaluronic acid allows deeper penetration. Primary activity: deep hydration and barrier support. Secondary claims: adaptogenic anti-stress and antioxidant properties.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted without restriction. Gaining traction in clean and holistic beauty segment alongside reishi and ginseng. Claims beyond hydration require substantiation. MoCRA safety substantiation required.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Snow fungus extract is gaining traction as a natural hyaluronic acid alternative. Core hydration claims are well-supported; adaptogenic claims require additional clinical validation. Unrestricted globally.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

adaptogen mushroom-extract hydration holistic-beauty claims-substantiation-required

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) Extract safe in cosmetics?

Snow fungus extract is gaining traction as a natural hyaluronic acid alternative. Core hydration claims are well-supported; adaptogenic claims require additional clinical validation. Unrestricted globally. The EU classifies Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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

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

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

Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) Extract functions as: Polysaccharide extract from Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus). Hygroscopic acidic polysaccharides absorb moisture and form biofilm on skin surface. Particle size smaller than standard hyaluronic acid allows deeper penetration. Primary activity: deep hydration and barrier support. Secondary claims: adaptogenic anti-stress and antioxidant properties.. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 778577-37-0.

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

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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