Hydrolyzed Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mushroom Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Adaptogen
TCM Botanical
Mushroom
Extract
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Polyporaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Ganoderma lucidum, known as reishi or lingzhi mushroom, has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years to promote longevity and support immune health. Modern skincare applications utilize hydrolyzed extracts to deliver the mushroom's bioactive polysaccharides and triterpenes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Frontiers in pharmacology, 2023
Cosmeceutical and Dermatological Potential of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Extract.
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Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026
Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate erythema: A striking...
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Dermatology online journal, 2013
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR