Skin Conditioning
FOMES OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract from agarikon, a wood-decay mushroom. Used in skincare for mattifying and tightening claims with limited modern safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mattifying and pore-tightening claims
- Beta-glucans for soothing
- Traditional medicinal mushroom
Known concerns
- Limited modern toxicology
- Variable potency between extracts
- Possible mushroom allergy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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