Description
Shiitake Mushroom Extract Powder is a botanical extract obtained from the fruiting body of Lentinus edodes, one of the world’s most widely cultivated and highly valued mushrooms. Traditionally respected in Asian wellness practices and extensively researched for its bioactive properties, Shiitake Mushroom Extract is rich in proteins, polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds beneficial for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
This extract is particularly valued in skincare for its antioxidant, soothing, brightening, and anti-aging properties. Shiitake Mushroom Extract contains naturally occurring L-ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant known to help protect the skin from environmental stress, oxidative damage, and premature signs of aging.
It also naturally contains kojic acid-related compounds that help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and support a brighter, more radiant complexion. Its skin-conditioning and calming properties make it suitable for formulations designed for dull, stressed, mature, or sensitive skin types.
In addition, Shiitake Mushroom Extract supports healthy skin appearance by helping to reduce visible irritation, promote smoother-looking skin, and support skin elasticity through its protective and conditioning effects.
Cosmetic Benefits
- Rich in antioxidant compounds for skin protection
- Helps reduce the appearance of premature skin aging
- Supports brighter and more radiant-looking skin
- Assists in improving uneven skin tone and pigmentation appearance
- Helps protect against environmental stressors
- Skin-conditioning and soothing properties
- Supports healthy skin barrier function
- Helps improve skin smoothness and texture
- Anti-inflammatory benefits for sensitive and stressed skin
- Supports skin elasticity and firmness appearance
- Suitable for anti-aging, brightening, and restorative skincare formulations
- Ideal for creams, serums, masks, lotions, and treatment products
CAS NUM: 37339-90-5
INCI Name: Lentinus Edodes Extract
Classification – Naturally Derived with Minimal Processing (NDM)
Specification: 10; 1
Country of Origin: China
Packaging: Our powders are packed in waterproof zip-lock pouches to avoid spillage.
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