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Skin Conditioning

PORIA COCOS EXTRACT

CAS 168456-53-9 Updated
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Extract of fu ling, a polypore fungus widely used in East Asian medicine and food. Provides beta-glucans and skin-conditioning triterpenoids. Generally well-tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Beta-glucans for skin barrier support
  • Triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory potential
  • Long edible/medicinal use record

Known concerns

  • Limited formal cosmetic safety review
  • Possible sensitization to fungal proteins (rare)
  • Quality depends on extraction grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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