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Skin Conditioning

ARMILLARIA MELLEA EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Extract from honey fungus, a wood-rotting mushroom. Used for antioxidant and beta-glucan benefits. Cosmetic safety data is limited, so treated cautiously by class-analogy with edible mushrooms.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Beta-glucan skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Possible soothing effect

Known concerns

  • Honey fungus can produce bioactive sesquiterpenes
  • Very limited cosmetic safety data
  • Strain composition varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.