Lentinus edodes (Shitake Mushroom) extract

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AKA: Shiitake, Shitake mushroom extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Mushroom
Extract
Not Clean
Lentinus edodes (shitake mushroom) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Shiitake mushrooms have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese skincare for centuries, valued for their immune-supporting and skin-nourishing properties. Modern research has focused on their polysaccharide content for anti-aging and skin hydration benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR