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AGARICUS BISPORUS FRUITING BODY POWDER

90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Button mushroom fruiting body powder is a common edible fungus used in cosmetics for its beta-glucan content, providing moisturizing and skin-barrier-supporting properties with an excellent safety record.

Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom) fruiting body powder is listed in the EU CosIng database under 'skin conditioning' without restriction. Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, ergothioneine, and B vitamins. EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 does not specify a maximum concentration limit. The ingredient carries no CLP hazard classification and is not a known sensitizer.

Skin benefits

  • Beta-glucans provide excellent moisturization and skin-barrier support
  • Ergothioneine is a potent antioxidant with anti-aging potential
  • Contains B vitamins that support skin metabolism

Known concerns

  • Rare reports of respiratory allergy in occupational settings (inhalation)
  • No significant contact allergy documented for topical use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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